Upanishads (30 avr. 800 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 400 av. J.-C.)
Description:
New religious texts
Reflect the new religious culture of thought (see: hermits)
Brahman - a universal soul
Cycle of rebirth. Goal is to break the cycle and become one with Brahman (state of Moksha). Bad souls are reborn into low varnas; good souls are reborn into high varnas; (Karma).
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 avr. 800 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 400 av. J.-C.
~ 400 years