Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 3
- Lesson
- Link (online PDF): The Upanishads (Links to an external site.) (Skim the first few chapters or locate a specific section in the table of contents. You are not responsible to read the entire text.)
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:
- Identify and describe one of the five (Brahman and Atman, Maya, Karma, Samsara, Moksha) key concepts from the Upanishads. Examine these teachings and the way they have influenced other expressions of Indian spirituality. Make sure your response is supported with quotes from the Upanishads and citations from scholarly sources.
- Choose one of the 4 Yogas. Define this path to the Divine, using examples. How does this path help to lead a person to realization? Why did you choose this path to discuss?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts
- Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Solution
Week 2 Discussion: Upanishads
According to Molloy, Upanishads are a composition of written works that document insights into the external and internal realities. These records are centuries old and play an integral role in Hinduism. They contain important aspects of Hinduism, which include moksha, samsara, karma, Brahman, Maya, and Atman (Molloy, 2013). Among these, the discussion will explore the concept of karma. Like the other concepts, the concept of karma continues to……………………please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5
