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Another learned author says: These are four different modes of expressing the same truths, each as a cross check against others so that misrepresentations are avoided, a method used and valid even today.<ref name=":2222">Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad, Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, Published by Kautilya Institute of National Studies, Mysore, Page 75 (Glossary)</ref>
Another learned author says: These are four different modes of expressing the same truths, each as a cross check against others so that misrepresentations are avoided, a method used and valid even today.<ref name=":2222">Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad, Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, Published by Kautilya Institute of National Studies, Mysore, Page 75 (Glossary)</ref>
Swami Sivananda says: The Aranyakas are the forest books, the mystical texts which give philosophical interpretations of the rituals. The Aranyakas are intended for the vanaprasthas or hermits who prepare themselves for taking Sannyasa<ref>Swami Sivananda, All About Hinduism, Page 30-31</ref>.
Shri K. S. Narayanacharya says: The Aranyaka portions are to be recited and meditated upon in lonely hermitages, in forests, in seclusion for receiving their true imports<ref name=":2222" />.
== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==