Chandogya Upanishad

Chandogya Upanishad

One of the oldest and most important Upanishads, Chandogya is second only to Brhadaranyaka in terms of length. It forms the last eight chapters of the handogya Brahmana of the Sama Veda and is a great of length. It forms the last eight chapters of the Chandogya Brahmana of the Sama Veda and is a great source of principal Vedanta fundamentals. Many references are made to this Upanishad in Brahma Sutras further indicating its importance. It also presents special forms of upasana (meditation) that help us attain the steadiness of mind necessary to grasp the teaching. Chandogya is a compendium of reachings of numerous Vedic sages, and contains the famous lialogue between sage Uddalaka and his disciple-son Svetaketu.