108 Canonical Upanishads
अष्टोत्तरशत उपनिषदः — The Five Vedic Lineages
In the Muktika Upanishad, Lord Rama instructs Hanuman that studying the 108 Upanishads brings supreme spiritual liberation (Kaivalya). Explore the entire canon classified across Rigveda, Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda with authentic Sanskrit text and English translations.
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Aitareya Upanishad
ऐतरेयोपनिषद्
Traces the creation of the cosmos and human faculties, culminating in the Rigvedic Mahavakya 'Prajnanam Brahma'.
Aksha Malika Upanishad
अक्षमालिकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Atma-Bodha Upanishad
आत्मबोधोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Bahvricha Upanishad
बह्वृचोपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Kaushitaki Brahmana Upanishad
कौषीतकिब्राह्मणोपनिषद्
Expounds Prana as conscious intelligence (Prajnatman) and traces the esoteric journey of the departing soul.
Mudgala Upanishad
मुद्गलोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Nada Bindu Upanishad
नादबिन्दूपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Nirvana Upanishad
निर्वाणोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Saubhagya Lakshmi Upanishad
सौभाग्यलक्ष्म्युपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Tripura Upanishad
त्रिपुरोपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Rigveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Adhyatma Upanishad
अध्यात्मोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Advaya Taraka Upanishad
अद्वयतारकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Bhikshuka Upanishad
भिक्षुकोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
बृहदारण्यकोपनिषद्
The monumental forest scripture of Sage Yajnavalkya; home of 'Asato Ma Sadgamaya' and 'Aham Brahmasmi'.
Hamsa Upanishad
हंसोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Isavasya Upanishad
ईशावास्योपनिषद्
Enveloping the changing universe with Divine consciousness; teaches joyful renunciation and equanimity in sacred action.
Jabala Upanishad
जाबालोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Mandala Brahmana Upanishad
मण्डलब्राह्मणोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Mantrika Upanishad
मान्त्रिकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Muktika Upanishad
मुक्तिकोपनिषद्
Lord Rama instructs Hanuman on the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads and the path to Kaivalya liberation.
Niralamba Upanishad
निरालम्बोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Paingala Upanishad
पैङ्गलोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Paramahamsa Upanishad
परमहंसोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Satyayaniya Upanishad
शाट्यायनीयोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Subala Upanishad
सुबालोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Tara Sara Upanishad
तारसारोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Trisikhi Brahmana Upanishad
त्रिशिखिब्राह्मणोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Turiyatita Avadhuta Upanishad
तुरीयातीतावधूतोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Yajnavalkya Upanishad
याज्ञवल्क्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Shukla Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Akshi Upanishad
अक्ष्युपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Amrita Bindu Upanishad
अमृतबिन्दूपनिषद्
Direct wisdom on mastery of the mind: 'The mind alone is the cause of human bondage and liberation.'
Amrita-Nada Upanishad
अमृतनादोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Avadhuta Upanishad
अवधूतोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Brahma Vidya Upanishad
ब्रह्मविद्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Brahma Upanishad
ब्रह्मोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Dakshinamurti Upanishad
दक्षिणामूर्त्युपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Dhyana-Bindu Upanishad
ध्यानबिन्दूपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Ekakshara Upanishad
एकाक्षरोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Garbha Upanishad
गर्भोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Kaivalya Upanishad
कैवल्योपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Kalagni Rudra Upanishad
कालाग्निरुद्रोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Kali Santarana Upanishad
कलिसन्तरणोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Katha Upanishad
कठोपनिषद्
Nachiketa's legendary dialogue with Yama on the secret of immortality, discrimination (Viveka), and the chariot of the Self.
Katharudra Upanishad
कठरुद्रोपनिषद्
Nachiketa's legendary dialogue with Yama on the secret of immortality, discrimination (Viveka), and the chariot of the Self.
Kshurika Upanishad
क्षुरिकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Maha Narayana Upanishad
महानारायणोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Narayana Upanishad (Muktika Upanishad other version)
नारायणोपनिषद्
Lord Rama instructs Hanuman on the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads and the path to Kaivalya liberation.
Pancha Brahma Upanishad
पञ्चब्रह्मोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Pranagnihotra Upanishad
प्राणाग्निहोत्रोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Rudra Hridaya Upanishad
रुद्रहृदयोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad
सरस्वतीरहस्योपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sariraka Upanishad
शारीरकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sarva Sara Upanishad
सर्वसारोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Skanda Upanishad
स्कन्दोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Suka Rahasya Upanishad
शुकरहस्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Svetasvatara Upanishad
श्वेताश्वतरोपनिषद्
Harmonizes Vedantic philosophy with devotional theism; glorifies the Supreme Purusha who is realized through devotion and Dhyana.
Taittiriya Upanishad
तैत्तिरीयोपनिषद्
Reveals the Pancha Koshas (Five Sheaths of human existence) and proclaims 'Satyam Jnanam Anantam Brahma'.
Tejo-Bindu Upanishad
तेजोबिन्दूपनिषद्
Instruction on the radiant point of consciousness (Tejobindu), constant absorption in Brahman, and the 15 limbs of Yoga.
Varaha Upanishad
वराहोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Yoga-Kundalini Upanishad
योगकुण्डलिन्युपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Yoga Sikha Upanishad
योगशिखोपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Yoga Tattva Upanishad
योगतत्त्वोपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Krishna Yajurveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Aruni Upanishad
आरुण्युपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Avyakta Upanishad
अव्यक्तोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Chandogya Upanishad
छान्दोग्योपनिषद्
One of the grandest Upanishads; encompasses the Udgitha, the dialogue of Uddalaka and Shvetaketu, and 'Tat Tvam Asi'.
Jabala Darsana Upanishad
जाबालदर्शनोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Jabali Upanishad
जाबाल्युपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Kena Upanishad
केनोपनिषद्
Investigates the hidden Divine director behind the eyes, ears, mind, and speech: the Supreme Mover of all.
Kundika Upanishad
कुण्डिकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Maha Upanishad
महोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Maitrayani Upanishad
मैत्रायण्युपनिषद्
Addresses King Brihadratha's spiritual yearning and Sage Shakayanya's teachings on time, Gunas, and the Supreme Self.
Maitreya Upanishad
मैत्रेयोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Rudraksha Jabala Upanishad
रुद्राक्षजाबालोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sannyasa Upanishad
संन्यासोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Savitri Upanishad
सावित्र्युपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Vajrasuchika Upanishad
वज्रसूचीकोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Vasudeva Upanishad
वासुदेवोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Yoga Chudamani Upanishad
योगचूडामण्युपनिषद्
Canonical Yoga Upanishad affiliated with Samaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Annapurna Upanishad
अन्नपूर्णोपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Atharvasikha Upanishad
अथर्वशिखोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Atharvasiras Upanishad
अथर्वशिरोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Atma Upanishad
आत्मोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Bhasma Jabala Upanishad
भस्मजाबालोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Bhavana Upanishad
भावनोपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Brihad Jabala Upanishad
बृहज्जाबालोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Dattatreya Upanishad
दत्तात्रेयोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Devi Upanishad
देव्युपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Ganapati Upanishad
गणपत्युपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Garuda Upanishad
गरुडोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Gopala-Tapaniya Upanishad
गोपालतापनीयोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Hayagriva Upanishad
हयग्रीवोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Krishna Upanishad
कृष्णोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Maha Vakya Upanishad
महावाक्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Mandukya Upanishad
माण्डूक्योपनिषद्
Quintessential master treatise analyzing the sacred syllable OM and the four states of consciousness culminating in Turiya.
Mundaka Upanishad
मुण्डकोपनिषद्
The distinction between lower empirical knowledge and higher Self-knowledge; proclaims 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs).
Narada Parivrajaka Upanishad
नारदपरिव्राजकोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad
नृसिंहतापनीयोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Para-Brahma Upanishad
परब्रह्मोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Paramahamsa-Parivrajaka Upanishad
परमहंसपरिव्राजकोपनिषद्
Canonical Sannyasa Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Pasupata Brahmana Upanishad
पाशुपतब्राह्मणोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Prasna Upanishad
प्रश्नोपनिषद्
Six spiritual seekers question Sage Pippalada on the origin of creation, Prana, sleep, and the 16-part Purusha.
Rama Rahasya Upanishad
रामरहस्योपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Rama Tapaniya Upanishad
रामतापनीयोपनिषद्
Canonical Vaishnava Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sandilya Upanishad
शाण्डिल्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sarabha Upanishad
शरभोपनिषद्
Canonical Shaiva Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Sita Upanishad
सीतोपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Surya Upanishad
सूर्योपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Tripadvibhuti Mahanarayana Upanishad
त्रिपाद्विभूतिमहानारायणोपनिषद्
Canonical Samanya Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.
Tripura Tapini Upanishad
त्रिपुरातपिनीउपनिषद्
Canonical Shakta Upanishad affiliated with Atharvaveda. Explores the realization of Brahman and the eternal nature of the Atman.