The Upanishads represent the loftiest heights of ancient Indo-Aryan thought and culture.
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In each of the four great Vedas-known as Rik, Yajur, Sama and Atharva-there is a large portion which deals predominantly with rituals and ceremonials, and which has for its aim to show man how by the path of right action he may prepare himself for higher attainment.
They form the wisdom portion or Gnana-Kanda of the Vedas, as contrasted with the Karma-Kanda or sacrificial portion.
The Upanishads represent the loftiest heights of ancient Indo-Aryan thought and culture