The Maitrayaniya Upanishad is one of the oldest and most revered Upanishads in Hinduism, dating back to around 800 BCE.

It is a part of the Sama Veda and is attributed to the sage Maitreyi, a female seer.

• The Upanishad explores the nature of the ultimate reality, known as Brahman, and the self, known as Atman.
• It discusses the concept of Maya, or the illusory world, and the path to liberation from it.
• The Upanishad emphasizes the importance of self-realization, self-inquiry, and the realization of the ultimate reality.
• It provides guidance on the path to liberation, including the practice of yoga, meditation, and the realization of the true nature of the self.