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The Upanishads are a collection of texts which contain the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They explore the concepts of Brahman (Ultimate Reality) and Atman (Soul, Self), which are the spiritual core of Hinduism. The Upanishads, along with the Gita and the Brahmasutras, are considered the principal source texts of Hinduism. And being such, an in-depth study of these texts gives the reader a deep, clear insight into the nature of Brahman and Atman, thus firmly sowing in the heart the seeds of self-discovery. Properly nurtured, these seeds eventually grow into the grand tree of self-knowledge, culminating in self-realization, which is the final goal of all human life, and the climax of man's evolution! The Mundaka Upanishad is a Mukhya (Primary) Upanishad, embedded in the Atharvaveda. It is number 5 in the list of Primary Upanishads per the Muktika Canon. It is one of the most widely translated Upanishads. The Mundaka Upanishad puts forth the main theme right up front, with the question What is that, knowing which, everything becomes known? What follows is a wonderful, poetic journey into the nature of Brahman and what is required to achieve Brahman. The bold proclamation Satyameva Jayate, Nanrutam Truth alone triumphs, never falsehood - which is the national motto of India, and the cornerstone of the philosophy that India, as a nation, aspires to, is derived from the Mundaka Upanishad. This proclamation is inscribed at the base of our national emblem the iron pillar with the four Asiatic lions. This emblem with Satyameva Jayate appears on Indian passports, in Indian currency, on almost all Indian states seals, on various logos of Government institutions. Continue your journey into the world of Upanishads with the Mundaka Upanishad. This is a journey of self-realization from which there is no turning back!