Read Prashnopanishad in English

Prashnopanishad: A Study

Prashno Upanishad is an important Upanishad under the Atharvavedic branch, which is written in Sanskrit language. The author of this Upanishad is considered among the sages of the Vedic period, but mainly Vedvyas ji is considered the author of many Upanishads. The spokesperson of this Upanishad was Acharya Pippalad, who probably lived by eating the sap of Peepal tree. Its composition period is considered to be after the Samhitas.

Here the following main facts are considered the basis for determining the period of Upanishads:

Branch: This Upanishad comes under the Atharvavedic branch.

Composition: Its composition is believed to be after the Samhitas, but it is not certain.

Author: Spokesperson known as Acharya Pippalada, who was a renowned sage and spiritual master.

Prashna Upanishad is one of the important Upanishads of Vedanta and meditation, which presents the path of enlightenment and spiritual development to the seekers. In this Upanishad, important questions of life have been discussed and an attempt has been made to explain the deeper meaning of spiritual knowledge.