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Which of the following Upanishads contains the famous dialogue between Svetaketu and his father Uddalaka Aruni, introducing the profound philosophical concept 'Tat Tvam Asi' (Thou Art That)?

A. Kena Upanishad
B. Chandogya Upanishad✓ Correct Answer
C. Mundaka Upanishad
D. Kathaka Upanishad

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Chandogya Upanishad contains the famous philosophical dialogue where sage Uddalaka Aruni teaches his son Svetaketu the foundational Vedantic concept of 'Tat Tvam Asi', meaning Thou Art That. Other Upanishads like the Mundaka contain phrases such as Satyameva Jayate, while the Kena focuses on the nature of Brahman. This text belongs to the Sama Veda and is one of the oldest foundational philosophical treatises of ancient Indian philosophy.

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