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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

The Upanishad derives its name from a disciple of Sage Vaisampayana, called the Vedic [[Taittiriya Shakha|sage Tittiri]]. Tittiri was an instrumental figure in spreading the letter and verses of this whole branch of Vedas (Yajurveda).<ref name=":0" />   

The Upanishad derives its name from a disciple of Sage [[Vaisampayana]], called the Vedic [[Taittiriya Shakha|sage Tittiri]]. Tittiri was an instrumental figure in spreading the letter and verses of this whole branch of Vedas (Yajurveda).<ref name=":0" />   

s the student of [[Yāska]]; or alternatively, it being a collection of verses from mythical students who became "[[partridge]]s" (birds) in order to gain knowledge.<ref name="aweber">A Weber, {{Google books|8nsoAAAAYAAJ|History of Indian Literature|page=87}}, Trubner & Co, pages 87-91</ref> The later root of the title comes from the nature of Taittriya Upanishad which, like the rest of "dark or black Yajur Veda", is a motley, confusing collection of unrelated but individually meaningful verses.<ref name="aweber" />

s the student of [[Yāska]]; or alternatively, it being a collection of verses from mythical students who became "[[partridge]]s" (birds) in order to gain knowledge.<ref name="aweber">A Weber, {{Google books|8nsoAAAAYAAJ|History of Indian Literature|page=87}}, Trubner & Co, pages 87-91</ref> The later root of the title comes from the nature of Taittriya Upanishad which, like the rest of "dark or black Yajur Veda", is a motley, confusing collection of unrelated but individually meaningful verses.<ref name="aweber" />