The Kena Upanishad is one of the most ancient and revered Vedic scriptures in Hinduism, dating back to the period of the Vedas.
- The Kena Upanishad is attributed to the sage Kena, who is believed to have been a contemporary of the sage Yajnavalkya.
- The text is composed of 183 suktas (hymns) and 7,000 shlokas (couplets), making it one of the longest Upanishads in Hinduism.
- The Kena Upanishad is primarily concerned with the nature of the ultimate reality, the Brahman, and the self, the Atman.
- The text explores the concept of the Atman and its relationship with the Brahman, and provides guidance on how to attain liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
- The Kena Upanishad is also known for its emphasis on the importance of self-inquiry (Atma Vichara) and the realization of one's true nature.