UPANISHAD STORIES AND THEIR EMBODIED PHILOSOPHIES: RELEVANCE OF NARRATIVES AS LEARNING TOOLS
Abstract
The Upanishads utilize narratives to explore diverse spiritual, psychological, and social dimensions. However, the specific structural and stylistic elements of these stories have remained largely unexamined. This paper bridges that gap by analyzing the narratives within the 13 primary Upanishads through the lens of modern narrative theory. By employing both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study develops a comprehensive taxonomy of these stories and examines literary devices such as characterization, plot, and
Fields of Study & Subjects
Indian and Buddhist Studies
Narrative Theory and Analysis
Folklore
Mythology
and Literature Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JOURNAL OF ADVANCE AND FUTURE RESEARCH
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN