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The Upanishad, states Parmeshwaranand, belongs to the category of "later Upanishads", and he dates it to approximately 5th century BCE. It is mentioned in Gautama Dharmasutras verse 19.12, Baudhayana Dharmasutra verse 3.10.10, Vasistha Dharmasutras verse 22.9 and elsewhere. The Atharvasiras Upanishad is an ancient text likely written in BCE, but its exact dating is uncertain. 3.4 Rudra is one without a second, the Pashupata.3.3 Rudra is Om, both symbolism for Atman, Brahman and the world.3.2 Rudra is the exalted one, is all gods, is universe.īeing a Shaiva Upanishad, it is also known as Shiva-Atharva-Sheersham or Shivātharva-Sheersham. It is also known as Atharvasirasopanishad, Atharvashira, Atharvasira in some texts referencing it, and as Śira Upanishad in Muktikā canon of 108 Upanishads. The text is known for its monism ( Advaita), and was quoted extensively by the German philosopher Hegel. Rudra's symbol is Om, states the text, he can be realized by abandoning anger and lust, and through silence alone. Rudra is Atman and Brahman, and in the heart.
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The Upanishad is notable for asserting that all gods are Rudra, everyone and everything is Rudra, and Rudra is the principle found in all things, their highest goal, the innermost essence of all reality that is visible or invisible. It is classified as a Shaiva Upanishad focussed on god Rudra. It is among the 31 Upanishads associated with the Atharvaveda. The Atharvashiras Upanishad ( Sanskrit: अथर्वसिरस् उपनिषत्) is a Sanskrit text that is one of the minor Upanishads of Hinduism.