History • Ancient IndiaHard
Which of the following Upanishads contains the explicit mention of the four stages of human life (Ashramas: Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa)?
A. Chandogya Upanishad
B. Mandukya Upanishad
C. Jabala Upanishad✓ Correct Answer
D. Katha Upanishad
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Jabala Upanishad is the primary ancient text that explicitly outlines the four stages of human life, namely Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa. Other Upanishads deal with metaphysical concepts of the soul, creation, and meditation without central focus on the ashrama system. Upanishads are philosophical treatises also known as Vedanta.
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