upanishad

U·pan·i·shad

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oo-pan-i-shad, oo-pah-ni-shahd]
- /uˈpæn ɪˌʃæd, uˈpɑ nɪˌʃɑd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oo-pan-i-shad, oo-pah-ni-shahd]
- /uˈpæn ɪˌʃæd, uˈpɑ nɪˌʃɑd/

Definitions of upanishad word

noun upanishad any of a class of speculative prose treatises composed between the 8th and 6th centuries b.c. and first written a.d. c1300: they represent a philosophical development beyond the Vedas, having as their principal message the unity of Brahman and Atman. 1
noun upanishad any of a class of the Sanskrit sacred books probably composed between 400 and 200 bc and embodying the mystical and esoteric doctrines of ancient Hindu philosophy 0
noun upanishad any of a group of late Vedic metaphysical treatises (Upanishads) dealing with humanity in relation to the universe 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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