The famous dialogue between, Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the
- AChhandogyopanishad
- BMundakopanishad
- CKathopanishadCorrect
- DKenopanishad
Explanation
The correct answer is C, Kathopanishad.
The Kathopanishad is one of the primary Upanishads and contains the famous philosophical dialogue between a young boy named Nachiketa and Yama, the God of Death. In this conversation, Nachiketa asks about the nature of the soul and what happens after death. Yama teaches him about the Atman, the difference between the path of pleasure and the path of wisdom, and the realization of the ultimate truth.
The other options are incorrect because: Chhandogyopanishad is known for the dialogue between Uddalaka Aruni and his son Svetaketu. Mundakopanishad is the source of the national motto Satyameva Jayate. Kenopanishad focuses on the nature of Brahman and the source of the power of the gods.
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