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Aitareya Upanishad

ऐतरेयोपनिषत् · ഐതരേയോപനിഷത്ത്

Also known as Aitareyopanishad, Aitareyopaniṣad

A Upanishad on the self as the source of the worlds and of consciousness.

Attributed to Anonymous; part of the Rigveda tradition. Period c. 800–500 BCE 3 Sections

Introduction

The Aitareya Upanishad describes the creation of the worlds and beings, then turns to the self as the witness of waking, dreaming and deep sleep. Its declaration of self-realisation is widely quoted.

Contents

Table of contents

Chapters are being prepared

The structure of this scripture has not been published yet. Its shlokas will appear here as they are added.

Source note. The source edition for this scripture has not been recorded yet. Translations and explanations are credited to their contributors. Nothing on this page should be treated as a verified critical edition unless the record says so.