What are upanishads?

The upanishads are ancient stories that help people understand big ideas about life and the universe, like what happens when we sleep, or why we feel happy or sad.

Imagine you have a giant puzzle with pieces all over the room. Each piece is a part of a bigger picture. The upanishads are like those puzzle pieces, they help us put together ideas about who we are and what makes us feel connected to everything around us, just like how each puzzle piece connects to make one big beautiful image.

Think about your favorite bedtime stories. The upanishads are like those stories, but told by very wise people a long time ago. They talked about things like dreams, the sun rising, and even what happens when we grow up, all in ways that help us understand the world better.

These stories were passed from one person to another, just like how you tell your favorite story to your brother or sister before going to sleep. And that’s how we still learn from them today!