Seeker of the Upanishads

Gargi

गार्गी

The woman philosopher who presses Yajnavalkya question after question — on what the world is woven — until he warns her head will fall off.

Key dialogues

Questions to explore

  • What is Gargi really asking when she demands to know what the world is 'woven on'?
  • Why does Yajnavalkya warn her not to question past a certain point?

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