The Philosophy of Uddalaka Aruni: Pioneer of Indian Metaphysics

Podcast: Learn with Leshley · Lyon Leshley

Opublikowano: 2026-03-28

Dive into the mind‑blowing story of Uddalaka Aruni, the 8th‑century BCE Vedic sage who blended rigorous observation with deep metaphysical inquiry—centuries before Socrates, Galileo or Newton. In this video we’ll explore: Who Aruni was – his life, his role as teacher of the legendary Yajnavalkya, and his place in the Kuru‑Panchala heartland of ancient India. The Great Dialogue – the iconic conversation with his son Svetaketu that introduced the timeless question “Tat Tvam Asi” (“You are that”). Key philosophical breakthroughs – the nature of change, the many‑vs‑one problem, and the radical identity of Ātman and Brahman...