Foundations of Wisdom:
Introduction to the Upanishads
Recent Webinar: Friday, September 26, 2025, 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET / 6:30 am IST (Sep 27)
About the Webinar:
The Upanishads are among the most profound spiritual texts in the world — concise, poetic, and transformative. They form the philosophical foundation of Vedānta and continue to inspire seekers across centuries. But what are the Upanishads really teaching? How do they speak about the Self (Ātman), the Absolute (Brahman), and the path to liberation (mokṣa)?
In this webinar, we will introduce the world of the Upanishads, exploring their timeless wisdom through selected stories, dialogues, and verses. Together, we will reflect on themes of creation, consciousness, karma, immortality, and the pursuit of ultimate truth.
This session will give you a taste of how the Upanishads guide us beyond intellectual knowledge toward realization. If you are intrigued by the depth of this exploration, you’ll find an opportunity to enroll in our full course, Introduction to the Upanishads, where these teachings are studied systematically and in greater depth.
Get to Know panelist
Dr. Kalika Uttarkar
Dr. Kalika Uttarkar is the Director, Community Education, and a faculty at both the Graduate and CE Divisions at HUA. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and skillfully integrates Philosophy, Yoga, and Psychology into her role.
Course Offered by Panelist at HUA
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Introduction to Upanishads – Part 1
HSF2002 – The Upaniṣads form the philosophical foundation of Hindu thought and have deeply influenced Indian culture and civilization. Introduction to the Upanishads – Part 1 is the first in a two-part series and focuses on six key texts: Īśa, Kena, Kaṭha, Praśna, Muṇḍaka, and Māṇḍūkya. Through these Upaniṣads, students will explore profound teachings on Brahman, Ātman, creation, bondage and liberation, karma, immortality, and ānanda (bliss). The course emphasizes how these insights shaped Hindu philosophy while also highlighting their relevance to contemporary life, guiding students toward a clearer understanding of existence and a confident appreciation of the Hindu worldview.
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