AITAREYOPANIS AT – TRIPTIHON ZA ATMANA
AITAREYOPANIS AT – TRIPTIHON FOR ATMANA

Summary/Abstract: The Aitareya Upanishad is a short prose Upanishad, divided into three chapters. According to these chapters, the basic topic of this text is arranged, namely atman (ātman-) and its aspects. The first chapter is devoted to the creative, driving force of the cosmological atman, whose effect macrocosmic spheres and their microcosmic equivalents arise. In the second chapter gives a picture of the triple birth of the atman, namely at the moments of human conception, birth and death. The last chapter presents atman in its abstract aspect, equating it with brahman (brahman-) and the activities of the mind. According to the philosopher's choice Śankara, is counted among the main (mukhya) Upanishads. It belongs to texts Rgveda and is considered one of the most ancient Upanishads. Along with the text and its translation, we attach short remarks, which should make it easier for the reader to understand.

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