The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death.The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life. This scripture is one of the most popular Upanishads.

Devanagri text with translation in English. Explanatory footnotes added when necessary.

 We especially recommend the Sw. Prabhavananda translation of this scripture as found in Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal.