What do the younger Upanishads say about Atman and Brahman?
AAtman is identical with Brahman
BAtman is only part of Brahman
CBrahman is created by Atman
DAtman and Brahman are unrelated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Atman is identical with Brahman
1. Older Upanishads say Atman is part of Brahman but not identical.
2. Younger Upanishads state that Brahman is identical with Atman.
3. No Upanishad treats them as unrelated or says Atman creates Brahman.
_Source: Wikipedia, Upanishads, Atman and Brahman_
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