Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Sanskrit: बृहदारण्यक उपनिषद्, Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad) is one of the oldest and most important Upanishads, part of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is known for its deep philosophical dialogues and the concept of “Neti Neti”.

Vidyas

• Akshara Vidya (Gargi and Yajnavalkya): The dialogue between Gargi and Yajnavalkya on the Imperishable.
• Maitreyi Vidya: Yajnavalkya’s instruction to his wife Maitreyi on the Self.
• Sarvantaratma Vidya: Dialogue with Ushasta Chakrayana on the inner Self of all.

Selected Verses

• Verse 5.7.1: Lightning as Brahman.

Reference: Upanishads