The Upanishads are separated from the Brahmanas by treatises called __________
A. Vedas
B. Aranyakas
C. Epics
D. Puranas
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
It is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana (Brahmana is a collection of ancient Indian texts with commentaries on the Vedas.), which is itself a part of Shukla Yajur Veda. Brihad means great. Aryanka means pertaining to the forest. Aranyaka in the Upanishadic context refers to a treatise to be read or expounded by anchorites in the quiet of the forest.Related Questions on Vedic Age
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