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Varaha Upanishad (Sanskrit: वराह उपनिषत्, "boar") is an anthology of one of the extant 108 Upanishadic Hindu scriptures, written in Sanskrit.[1] It is one of the 32 Upanishads under the Krishna Yajurveda or Black Yajurveda.[2] It is classified as a Yoga Upanishad.[3]
Nvvchar/Varahopanishad | |
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Devanagari | वराह |
Title means | Boar |
Author(s) | Ribhu and boar-shaped God |
Type | Yoga |
Linked Veda | Krishna Yajurveda |
Chapters | 5 |
Verses | 247 |
In this Upanishad, Varaha enlightens sage Ribhu (leader of three Ribhus) who attained godhood by austerities. It is narrated in 247 verses through Chapters I to V, on the 96 Tattvas, the concept of Brahman, the characteristics of Jivanmukti and the four types of jivanmuktas (liberated persons), and on the practice of Yoga.[4]
Pranava mantra's topmost note is the subtle sound of Om that is experienced during meditation and it is not to be used as an ordinary speech. And one who is knowledgeable about this pranava knows Vedas. And this mantra washes away all sins and assures salvation.[4]