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Major Upanishads and Their Vedic Lineage: Essence and Core Philosophies 1. Ṛigveda (Rig Veda) Upanishads The Ṛigveda, the oldest Veda, has these main Upanishads attached to it: 1.     Aitareya Upanishad – Explores the creation of the universe and the nature of the Self (Ātman). 2.     Kauṣītaki (or Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇa) Upanishad – Discusses prāṇa (life-breath), consciousness, and the unity of all existence. Rig Veda → 2 Principal Upanishads   2. Yajurveda Upanishads The Yajurveda (divided into Śukla (White) and Kṛṣṇa (Black) branches) has the largest number of major Upanishads. (A) Śukla Yajurveda (White Yajurveda) 1.     Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad – One of the oldest and most philosophical, dealing with metaphysics and the concept of Brahman and Ātman. 2.     Īśa (Īśāvāsya) Upanishad – Teaches renunciation, oneness, and living in harmony with the world. (B) Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda (Black Yajurveda) 1....

A complete explanation of the Six Darśanas ( षड्दर्शन — Ṣaḍdarśana) of Indian philosophy, including their founders, main texts, core ideas, and divisions/parts : 🕉️ OVERVIEW The word Darśana ( दर्शन) means “view,” “vision,” or “philosophical system” . It literally means “to see” — both intellectually (as understanding reality) and spiritually (as perceiving truth). The six Āstika Darśanas (orthodox schools) accept the authority of the Vedas and form the foundation of Indian philosophical thought. They are often grouped in pairs , as each complements the other. 1. Nyāya Darśana — The School of Logic and Reasoning Founder: Sage Gautama (Aksapāda Gautama) Main Text: Nyāya Sūtras Focus: Logic (Tarka), epistemology, and methods of valid knowledge. Parts / Concepts: Pramāṇa (Means of Knowledge): Pratyakṣa (Perception) Anumāna (Inference) Upamāna (Comparison/Analogy) Śabda (Verbal tes...