The self in Isha Upanishad is described as the complexity of two identities. The primary notions here are Atman and Brahman, individual and ultimate selves respectively. To understand their oneness is the path to moksha.
Explain how “the Self” is described in the Isha Upanishad. How does this short Upanishad also summarize the notions of moksha and the idea that Atman = Brahman?
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