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However, the Upanishads also illustrate a discerning duality. With stories such as that of two birds in a tree—one representing the Atman and the other the divine—is used to contemplate the relationship between the individual soul and the Supreme Being. This allegory highlights the differences and distinctions that also exist.
Interpretative Frameworks
Due to the nuances present in the Upanishads, they have given rise to diverse interpretations. Philosophical giants such as Shankara, Ramanuja, and Madhva have drawn on various verses to construct their frameworks of reality.