The Indian visionaries were hermit teachers living in the forests of the Gangetic states to "draw [disciples] near" to themselves (the meaning of the Sanskrit "______").

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The term "Upanishad" is derived from the Sanskrit words 'upa' (near), 'ni' (down) and 'shad' (to sit), which together mean "sitting down near" or "sitting near devotedly." This reflects the setting in which disciples would sit near their teacher to learn spiritual truths, hence the correct answer is "Upanishad."

The Indian Visionaries Were Hermit Teachers Living in the Forests