# Upanishads — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [June 10, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/upanishads-whe-definition-discussion/16199 "2020-06-10T15:55:05Z")\
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The Upanishads are the philosophical-religious texts of Hinduism (also known as _Sanatan Dharma_ meaning “Eternal Order” or “Eternal Path”) which develop and explain the fundamental tenets of the religion. The name is translated as to “sit down closely” as one would to listen attentively to instruction by a teacher or other authority figure.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Upanishads/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Upanishads/)._

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**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/upanishads-whe-definition-discussion/16199/2 "2026-07-30T17:03:00Z")

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