Multiple choice

What are the 'Upanishads'?

  1. Hindu epics

  2. Hindu Puranas

  3. Philosophical treatises representing Hindu intellect.

  4. Vedas

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Explanation

The Upanishads are philosophical treatises that form the theoretical basis of Hinduism. They explore concepts of Brahman (ultimate reality), Atman (soul), karma, and moksha (liberation). They represent the intellectual and philosophical pinnacle of ancient Hindu thought and are part of the Vedanta tradition.