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  • Katha Upanishad Second Adhyaya - Fourth Valli

    Katha Upanishad Second Adhyaya - Fourth Valli
    2026/06/26
    In which Death imparts profound reflections on the Self, revealing how it is perceived as the eternal essence behind transient sensory experiences and the restless pursuit of worldly pleasures. The discourse gently unfolds the unity of the Self with all elements and deities, emphasising a wisdom that sees no distinction between the visible and invisible, leading to liberation from fear and the cycle of death.
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    5 分
  • Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - Third Vailli

    Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - Third Vailli
    2026/06/23
    In which the Self is likened to a charioteer guiding the body, intellect, and senses, and the prudent mastery of mind and understanding is portrayed as essential to reaching the highest spiritual realm. The discourse gently reveals the gradations of existence beyond the senses, culminating in an ineffable goal known only to subtle seers, while extolling the rarity and difficulty of the path to such transcendence.
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    5 分
  • Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - Second Valli

    Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - Second Valli
    2026/06/20
    In which the dialogue between Death and the young seeker Nakiketas unfolds, revealing a stern distinction between the transient allure of pleasure and the enduring pursuit of the good, wisdom, and self-knowledge. The discourse softly illuminates the ineffable nature of the Self, teaching that true understanding escapes those clinging to worldly desires and that the eternal is glimpsed only by those who have calmed their minds and turned inward.
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    8 分
  • Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - First Valli

    Katha Upanishad First Adhyaya - First Valli
    2026/06/17
    In which a young boy named Nakiketas is given over to Death by his father in a moment of anger, yet meets with Yama, the lord of the departed, who offers him three boons as a guest. The lad wisely seeks from Yama knowledge concerning the nature of the soul and the mysteries that lie beyond mortal life, displaying faith and resolve in the face of death.
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    11 分
  • Kena Upanishad

    Kena Upanishad
    2026/06/14
    In which the pupil asks by whose power mind, breath, speech, eye, and ear are moved, and is taught that Brahman is beyond what is known and yet the hidden power by which all knowing is made possible. Through the humbling of Agni, Vâyu, and Indra, the text shows that true greatness belongs not to the gods themselves, but to Brahman, whose knowledge leads beyond evil to the unconquerable world of heaven.
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    11 分
  • Isha Upanishad

    Isha Upanishad
    2026/06/11
    In which the hidden Lord, or Self, is sought beneath all that moves, and man is gently taught to surrender possession, action, and desire. The passage unfolds as a meditation on knowledge, works, and the difficult path by which the soul is led toward unity and immortality.
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    6 分