Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad

The Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad is one of the many Upanishads, a collection of ancient Hindu texts. The word "Upanishad" means to sit down near a teacher to learn and discuss. There are over 200 Upanishads, some of which are lost and only remembered because they were referenced in other Upanishads. Most Upanishads were kept secret for centuries and only passed down orally through verse lines. The Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad is one of these texts, and its teachings focus on the nature of the self and the universe. Its author is unknown, but its teachings have had a significant impact on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.