in Brahman; one cannot be without the other. Unlike that which is purported in the Vedas, ritual and sacrifice is superfluous. The Gods are rarely mentioned and tales of their greatness are untold. Those who delight in the sacrificial ritual are fools, like blind men led by one who is blind himself.(Embree, 31) Most important are understanding and the desire for understanding, of the nature of the universe, the nature of man.The Vedas and Upanishads have distinctively different approaches to the same goal. The Vedas focus on the Gods and elaborate sacrifice and ritual makes Brahman seem supernatural. The Upanishads emphasizes the relationship between Brahman and man, making the religion and reaching enlightenment more tangible to all....
