A Philosophical Inquiry into the Questions of Ātman and Brahman in the Light of Triśikhibrāhmaṇopaniṣad

Abstract: The subject of the present article is “त्रिशिखिब्राह्मणोपनिषद्दिशा आत्मब्रह्मविषयकप्रश्नानां दार्शनिकविमर्शः”. In this article, a philosophical discussion has been made of the concepts of body, Prāṇa, cause, Ātman, and Brahman, as expounded in the Triśikhi Brāhmaṇa Upaniṣad. In particular, the philosophical significance of the questions “किं देहः? किं प्राणः? किं कारणम्? किमात्मा?” (Triśikhi Brāhmaṇa Upaniṣad) has been elucidated.

The importance of the Ātman, the relationship between Ātman and Brahman, and the role of Yoga-sādhanā have also been discussed. Ultimately, the knowledge of Ātman and Brahman presented in this Upaniṣad is an important means for overcoming human ignorance, attaining Ātma-jñāna (Self-realization), and achieving Mokṣa (liberation).