The sage Yajnavalkya (possibly 8th century BCE) is one of the earliest exponents of idealism, and is a major figure in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.
A relief sculpture depicting the sage Yajnavalkya, an early exponent of idealism and a major figure in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. He is shown seated with a group of people in an indoor architectural niche.