Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
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Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 is a verse from the ancient Vedic scripture Mundaka Upanishad that proclaims the supremacy of truth, famously encapsulated in the phrase "Satyameva Jayate."
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 Context triple: [Satyameva Jayate, textualContext, Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6]
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Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads of Hindu philosophy, renowned for its concise yet profound analysis of the syllable Om and the nature of consciousness and reality.
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Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad is an ancient Hindu philosophical scripture, framed as a dialogue between the boy Nachiketa and Yama, the god of death, exploring the nature of the self, death, and ultimate reality.
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Upanishads
The Upanishads are a collection of ancient Indian philosophical texts that explore the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman), the self (Atman), and the path to spiritual liberation, forming a foundational component of Hindu thought.
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Brahma Sutras
The Brahma Sutras are a foundational Hindu philosophical text that systematically codifies and interprets the teachings of the Upanishads, forming a core scriptural basis for Vedanta.
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Taittiriya Shakha
Taittiriya Shakha is a prominent Vedic recension known for its detailed ritual instructions, philosophical teachings, and associated Taittiriya Upanishad within the Yajurveda tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 Target entity description: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 is a verse from the ancient Vedic scripture Mundaka Upanishad that proclaims the supremacy of truth, famously encapsulated in the phrase "Satyameva Jayate."
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A.
Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads of Hindu philosophy, renowned for its concise yet profound analysis of the syllable Om and the nature of consciousness and reality.
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B.
Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad is an ancient Hindu philosophical scripture, framed as a dialogue between the boy Nachiketa and Yama, the god of death, exploring the nature of the self, death, and ultimate reality.
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C.
Upanishads
The Upanishads are a collection of ancient Indian philosophical texts that explore the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman), the self (Atman), and the path to spiritual liberation, forming a foundational component of Hindu thought.
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D.
Brahma Sutras
The Brahma Sutras are a foundational Hindu philosophical text that systematically codifies and interprets the teachings of the Upanishads, forming a core scriptural basis for Vedanta.
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E.
Taittiriya Shakha
Taittiriya Shakha is a prominent Vedic recension known for its detailed ritual instructions, philosophical teachings, and associated Taittiriya Upanishad within the Yajurveda tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu scripture verse
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Upanishadic verse ⓘ |
| asserts |
truth leads to the realization of the supreme reality
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untruth does not lead to the ultimate goal ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
Brahman
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dharma (righteousness) ⓘ satya (truth) ⓘ ultimate reality ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
State Emblem of India
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surface form:
Emblem of India
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| belongsTo | Atharva Veda tradition ⓘ |
| category |
Indian philosophical texts
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Upanishadic literature ⓘ |
| citedIn | commentaries by Adi Shankaracharya on Mundaka Upanishad ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of ethical and spiritual ideals in India ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ethical conduct grounded in truth
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truth as the path to the highest good ⓘ truth as victorious over falsehood ⓘ |
| genre | philosophical verse ⓘ |
| hasKeyTerm |
Brahman
ⓘ
anrita (untruth) ⓘ satya ⓘ |
| inCanonicalOrder | sixth verse of the first section of the third mundaka ⓘ |
| influenced | national motto of India ⓘ |
| mainPhrase | Satyameva Jayate ⓘ |
| partOf |
Muṇḍaka Upanishad
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surface form:
Mundaka Upanishad
Muṇḍaka Upanishad ⓘ
surface form:
Mundaka Upanishad 3.1
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| philosophicalSchool | Vedanta ⓘ |
| quotedAs | Satyameva Jayate, nanritam ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin |
South Asia
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surface form:
Indian subcontinent
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| relatedWork |
Muṇḍaka Upanishad
ⓘ
surface form:
Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.5
Muṇḍaka Upanishad ⓘ
surface form:
Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.7
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| religiousTradition | Hinduism ⓘ |
| religiousUse |
quoted in ethical and patriotic contexts in India
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recited in Hindu spiritual discourse ⓘ |
| script |
Devanagari script
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surface form:
Devanagari
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| scripturalStatus | shruti ⓘ |
| sourceForMotto | Satyameva Jayate ⓘ |
| textLanguage | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| theme |
distinction between truth and untruth
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moral and spiritual victory of truth ⓘ supremacy of truth ⓘ |
| timePeriod | ancient Vedic period ⓘ |
| translatedAs | Truth alone triumphs ⓘ |
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