Mandukya Upanishad
Also known as: Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad
The nature of the Self (Atman) and the syllable AUM (ॐ)
The nature of the Self (Atman) and the syllable AUM (ॐ). The Mandukya Upanishad is considered the most concise and potent exposition of the nature of ultimate reality. It distills the essence of all Upanishadic wisdom into a single, meditative scripture. Its teachings are central to monastic traditions and deep meditation practices across Hinduism.
Key Idea: Understanding AUM and the four states of consciousness to realize the Self.