This text declares that the universe is the result of the interaction of the eternal Purusha and transient Prakti, resulting in all of the universe being illusion, or Maya.
A translation of this work by Anquetil du Perron (AHN-kay-tee dew pair-OHN) were based on a Persian copy called "The Great Secret." Several sections of this text contain the doctrine of the five fires and the two paths, which include the Path of the Gods and the Path of the Fathers. A set of four sayings contained in this work emphasizes the existence of both the soul and the self, and includes the phrase "that thou art"or (*) tat tvam asi. This text declares that the universe is the result of the interaction of the eternal Purusha and transient Prakti, resulting in all of the universe being illusion, or Maya. There exist 10 principal examples of these texts, by which Arthur Schopenhauer (SHOW-pen-HOW-ur) was influenced to write The World as Will and Representation. For 10 points, name this set of 108 commentaries on the Vedas, a central text of Hinduism.
A translation of this work by Anquetil du Perron (AHN-kay-tee dew pair-OHN) were based on a Persian copy called "The Great Secret.
Upanishads