History • Ancient IndiaMedium
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.
More History Ancient India questions
- In the context of the Mauryan administrative machinery as detailed in Kautilya's Arthashastra, the official…
- Consider the following statements regarding the socioeconomic role of guilds (Manigramam and Ayyavole) in…
- During the Sangam period, the region of modern Kerala was largely governed by which major Tamil royal dynasty…
- Which of the following Upanishads explicitly mentions the three stages of life (Ashramas) and later forms the…
- The ancient Ay dynasty, which ruled over the southernmost part of Kerala covering modern Thiruvananthapuram…