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Kaushitaki Upanishad

The Kaushitaki Upanishad is a Hindu scripture that is part of the larger collection of Vedic texts known as the Vedas.

It is attributed to the sage Kaushitaki, who is said to have been a disciple of the sage Vasistha.

The Upanishad consists of 51 verses and is considered to be one of the most sacred and authoritative texts of Hinduism.

The Kaushitaki Upanishad is known for its emphasis on the importance of self-realization and the attainment of spiritual liberation.

  • The Upanishad teaches that the ultimate reality is Brahman, the unchanging and all-pervading consciousness.
  • The Upanishad also teaches that the individual self, or Atman, is a part of Brahman and that the ultimate goal of human life is to realize this unity.
  • The Upanishad emphasizes the importance of devotion, self-discipline, and self-inquiry in the pursuit of spiritual liberation.

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