Teacher of the Upanishads

Uddalaka Aruni

उद्दालक आरुणि

A father who teaches his proud son with everyday things — salt, a seed, a sleeping man — that the Self is the ground of all.

Key dialogues

Questions to explore

  • Why does Uddalaka use salt dissolved in water to teach the Self?
  • What is Uddalaka correcting in Svetaketu's book-learning?

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