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Around 700 and 500 B.C.E., there was a religious revolutionary movement in the Ganges plain of India. Some of the movement manifested itself in the forms of spiritual literature known as the Upanishads. These Upanishads are important documents for introspection into the enlightenment of this civilization. After reading several of these scripts one must answer several questions of analysis to capture a more robust understanding of their historical significance. When the father states, in the Chandogya Upanishad, “You, Svetaketu, are it,” he means that Svetaketu is the subtle essence that is existence. In the Hinduist Braminical ideal, there is a greater spiritual essence that cannot be perceived nor seen which is the existing essence embodied by all, including Svetaketu. Being that Svetaketu thinks of himself as fully enlightened, his father tries to instill in his son an appreciation for the unknown or the greater sense of spiritual omnipotence. The law of karma states that one’s mind and will are directly related to one’s deeds. Based on the moral integrity of deeds done, either good or bad, consequences are reflected in the cycle of rebirths and after earthly life, one’s position in the rebirth is determined by prior actions. This karma is the rebirths reflection of action with respect to the harmony with Brahman. Souls are reincarnated because in the beginning people are not spiritually pure.
Approximate Word count = 856
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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