2023, Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part C

author(s)
Shubhangi Aggarwal

abstract
The following paper is a humble attempt at putting forth the idea of Parā Vidyā (higher knowledge) and Aparā Vidyā (Lower knowledge), as expounded in the Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad. The paper is broadly divided into three sections. The first section provides an introductory account of Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad and the themes of Parā and Aparā vidyā. The second section provides a detailed explanation of the same and the last section focuses on Brahman and its realisation through Parā Vidyā.