What is the primary quest of Nachiketa in the Kathopanishad?

He seeks to understand what happens to a human being after death and the true nature of existence.

Upanishadic Philosophy

UPSC Archival Analysis

The dialogue between the young seeker Nachiketa and Yama (the God of Death) is found in the Kathopanishad, part of the Yajur Veda.

Exam Year

1997

Evidence Source

ID: ART_PHI_1997_25 Ref: The Principal Upanishads by S. Radhakrishnan