any of a group of late Vedic metaphysical treatises (Upanishads) dealing with humanity in relation to the universe
Upanishad


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Upanishad

noun
Any of a group of philosophical treatises contributing to the theology of ancient Hinduism, elaborating on the earlier Vedas.
Origin of Upanishad
Sanskrit upani&slowdot;at, upani&slowdot;ad- upa under, near ; see upo in Indo-European roots. ni down sīdati sad- he sits ( probably from the fact that students would sit at their teacher's feet while listening to instruction ); see sed- in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- U·pan′i·shad′ic
adjective
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