Sanatana Dharma - Aka Hinduism (1st Bin)

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Bodhiji,

Great find!!

So, mahA-upaniShad could be the original source. So, the claim that "vasudhaiva kutumbakam" is found in vedas, is partly justifiable, since upanishads are part of shruti.

I wonder if it is same as the mahat-upaniShad listed under the 108 upanishads.

I am not sure whther Mahopanishad is associated with any AraNyakas. Presence in AraNyaka-s will really make the case for its ancient roots. Some upanishads also occur in brAhmaNa-s with names like upaniShad-brAhmaNa. Maha-nArAyaNa upanishad and taittirIya upanishad are part of TattirIya AraNyaka. Most of the upaniShads in 108 list are not associated with AraNyaka-s (or brAhmaNa-s) and are not considered ancient.