Which of the following statements regarding the Upanishadic literature is/are correct? 1. They mark a transition from ritualistic action to spiritual knowledge. 2. The phrase Satyameva Jayate is taken from the Chandogya Upanishad. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Correct Answer:

Statement 1 is correct: The Upanishads critique blind ritual performance and emphasize knowledge of the self (Atman) and cosmic consciousness (Brahman).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The national motto Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is inscribed on the National Emblem of India and is extracted from the Mundaka Upanishad.