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उपनिषद् — आत्मा और ब्रह्म का ज्ञान

The Principal Upanishads:
Wisdom of the Self

Journey into Vedanta — the philosophical summit of the Vedas. Study the principal Upanishads, understand the identity of Atman and Brahman, and explore the four Mahavakyas that hold the essence of Indian thought, with guided reflection.

★★★★★4.8(14 reviews)·🔄 Updated July 2026
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Acharya Vidyasagar
Vedanta Scholar · Traditional Gurukul lineage
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  • ⏱ Duration8 Weeks
  • 📹 Lessons40 lessons
  • 📄 Hours24+ hours
  • 🎯 LevelIntermediate
  • 📱 AccessLifetime
  • 📜 CertificateYes

📖 Course Overview

The Upanishads are the concluding portion of the Vedas — which is why they are called Vedanta, “the end of the Vedas.” Where the earlier hymns look outward at the cosmos, the Upanishads turn inward to ask the deepest question of all: Who am I?

This course guides you through the principal Upanishads one by one — Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandukya, and passages from Chandogya and Brihadaranyaka. You will learn the central teachings of Atman (the Self), Brahman (ultimate reality), Maya, and Moksha — not as dry doctrine, but as a living inquiry.

Each session pairs the original Sanskrit shloka with clear translation and reflection, so the wisdom becomes something you can contemplate and live, not merely memorise.

🎯 What You Will Learn

The meaning of Vedanta and the place of the Upanishads within the Vedas
The core concepts — Atman, Brahman, Maya and Moksha
The four Mahavakyas: Tat Tvam Asi, Aham Brahmasmi, Prajnanam Brahma, Ayam Atma Brahma
Key teachings of the Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads
The four states of consciousness and the meaning of Om (Mandukya)
Nachiketa’s dialogue with Death on the immortal Self (Katha)
“Satyameva Jayate” and higher vs lower knowledge (Mundaka)
How to reflect on and apply Upanishadic wisdom in daily life

📚 Curriculum — 8 Weeks · 40 Lessons

1
Week 1 — Introduction to Vedanta
8 lessons · 4h
What are the Upanishads? Shruti and VedantaFREE18 min
Atman & Brahman — the central discoveryFREE25 min
Maya, Moksha and the goal of the Upanishads22 min
📄Study guide: map of the principal UpanishadsWorksheet
2
Week 2 — Isha & Kena Upanishads
8 lessons · 4h
Isha Upanishad — the Divine pervades all30 min
Renounce and enjoy — action without attachment25 min
Kena Upanishad — “By whom?” the power behind mind28 min
3
Week 3 — Katha & Prashna Upanishads
8 lessons · 4h
Nachiketa and Yama — the dialogue with Death35 min
The razor’s edge — the path of the wise25 min
Prashna Upanishad — six questions on prana & Om30 min
4
Week 4–5 — Mundaka & Mandukya
10 lessons · 5h
Higher and lower knowledge (Para & Apara Vidya)28 min
“Satyameva Jayate” — truth alone triumphs20 min
Mandukya — the four states & the syllable Om35 min
5
Week 6–8 — Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka & the Mahavakyas
6 lessons + exam
“Tat Tvam Asi” — That Thou Art (Chandogya)32 min
“Asato ma sad gamaya” (Brihadaranyaka)25 min
📜🎓 Final Reflection & Certification60 min

👩‍🏫 Your Teacher

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Acharya Vidyasagar

Vedanta Scholar · Traditional Gurukul lineage · Sanskrit & Nyaya
4.8👥 10 students📚 Gurukul🏛️ Traditional

Acharya Vidyasagar has spent decades studying and teaching Vedanta in the traditional Gurukul manner, grounded in Sanskrit and the Nyaya method of inquiry. His teaching keeps the philosophical rigour of the Upanishads while making their questions feel alive and personal. On Vedanvesha’s Digital Gurukul he guides seekers to read the Upanishads as a mirror for self-knowledge, not merely as ancient texts.

📜 Your Certificate

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Vedanvesha Upanishads Study Certificate

Complete the course and final reflection to receive your digitally-signed certificate from Vedanvesha Digital Gurukul — suitable for personal study records, philosophy portfolios and Vedic study circles.

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⭐ What Early Learners Say

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Meera Iyer
Teacher · Chennai
★★★★★

“The Katha Upanishad session gave me chills. Acharya explains Atman and Brahman so clearly that concepts I struggled with for years finally made sense.”

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David Cohen
Seeker · Toronto
★★★★★

“I came for philosophy and found a practice. Pairing each shloka with reflection changed how I read the Upanishads entirely.”

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Sunita Rao
Homemaker · Pune
★★★★☆

“Beautifully structured. The Mahavakyas week alone was worth it. I only wish it were longer.”

❓ FAQ

Do I need to know Sanskrit for this course?+
No. Every shloka is given with transliteration and clear translation. Some familiarity helps, and our Sanskrit for Beginners course pairs perfectly with this one — but it is not required.
Is this course religious or philosophical?+
It is a study of the Upanishads as philosophy and self-inquiry. It is respectful of the tradition but open to seekers of any background.
Which Upanishads are covered?+
The principal ones — Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandukya, with key passages from Chandogya and Brihadaranyaka, including the four Mahavakyas.

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