Madhu-Vidya (Nectar of the Sun): as described in the Upaniṣad

Abstract: The natural sun-light is a symbol of spiritual light. Brahman is the real Sun of the universe; and the natural sun is the phenomenal form of Brahman. The Puruṣa in the sun, whose counterpart is the Puruṣa in the right eye, was worshiped by the Vedic seers. In the Praśnopniad Ṛṣi Paipallāda said that the sun is the life and described the activities of sun and supreme qualities of the sun. By these activities all living non-living objects are visible. The Madhu-vidyā occupies a unique in the Upaniṣadic scheme of due to its supremely hidden significance and peculiarly mystic presentation. It has got two different versions; one in the Chāndogya and another in the Bṛhadāraṇyaka depict a long series of cause and effect, showing their mutual interdependence and finally lead to the Ātman which is shown to be the Supreme Source of everything else.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-12-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18251883
Primary Topic
Indian and Buddhist Studies
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Madhu-Vidya (Nectar of the Sun): as described in the Upaniṣad

Dr. Bandana Das
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Indian and Buddhist Studies
article

Madhu-Vidya (Nectar of the Sun): as described in the Upaniṣad

Dr. Bandana Das
article en

Abstract

Abstract: The natural sun-light is a symbol of spiritual light. Brahman is the real Sun of the universe; and the natural sun is the phenomenal form of Brahman. The Puruṣa in the sun, whose counterpart is the Puruṣa in the right eye, was worshiped by the Vedic seers. In the Praśnopniad Ṛṣi Paipallāda said that the sun is the life and described the activities of sun and supreme qualities of the sun. By these activities all living non-living objects are visible. The Madhu-vidyā occupies a unique in the Upaniṣadic scheme of due to its supremely hidden significance and peculiarly mystic presentation. It has got two different versions; one in the Chāndogya and another in the Bṛhadāraṇyaka depict a long series of cause and effect, showing their mutual interdependence and finally lead to the Ātman which is shown to be the Supreme Source of everything else.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Indian and Buddhist Studies
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.