alleryWhich phrase best explains the word Upanishad?
ASitting down near a teacher
BWalking behind a guru
CChanting in a large group
DOffering to the sacred fire
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sitting down near a teacher
1. Upanishad comes from upa (by) and ni-shad (sit down).
2. It refers to the student sitting down near the teacher while receiving spiritual knowledge.
3. Fire offerings and group chanting describe rituals, not the meaning of the word.
_Source: Wikipedia, Upanishads, Etymology_
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