Q. Which of the following dwell on the “Atman and Brahman”, and focus a lot on the philosophy about life, universe, self, body, sacrifice, etc.?

[A] Rig Veda

[B] Upanishads

[C] Ajvikas

[D] Sravanas

Answer: B
Notes:

The literal meaning of Upanishad is to sit near someone. There are 108 Upanishads, of which 13 are the most prominent.  

  • The Upanishads dwell on the Atman and Brahman, and focus a lot on the philosophy about life, universe, self, body, sacrifice, etc.  
  • They emphasize that the knowledge of the self or atman should be acquired and that the relation of the atman with the Brahman should be properly understood. 

Source: Poonam Dahiaya 

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