upanishad

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Noun upanishad has 1 sense

Upanishad - a later sacred text of Hinduism of a mystical nature dealing with metaphysical questions; "the Vedanta philosophy developed from the pantheistic views of the Upanishads"
--₁ is a kind of sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text

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Upanishad

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In Hinduism, an Upanishad refers to a sacred text or scriptures that contain philosophical and spiritual teachings.

Sample Sentence: The Upanishads delve deep into the nature of reality and provide profound insights into the self and the universe.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Used to describe something related to or based on the principles and concepts found in the Upanishads.

Sample Sentence: The Upanishadic philosophy greatly influenced the spiritual practices in ancient India.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Pertaining to or originating from a specific Upanishad.

Sample Sentence: The Mundaka Upanishadic teachings shed light on the nature of the self and its connection to the divine.