11 Main Upanishad Names & their Teachings

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Isha Upanishad: Shukla Yajurveda

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Kena Upanishad: SamVeda

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Katha Upanishad: Yajurveda

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Prashna Upanishad: Atharvaveda

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Mundaka Upanishad: Atharvaveda

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Mandukya Upanishad: Atharvaveda

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Aitareya Upanishad: Rigveda

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Taittiriya Upanishad: Krishna Yajurveda

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Shvetashvatara Upanishad: Krishna Yajurveda

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