One who has withdrawn all their senses into the Self, and who has not caused pain to any creature except as permitted by the scriptures, conducts themselves in this way throughout their life. They reach the World of Brahman after death and do not return.
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The Upanishads, translated by Swami Nikhilananda, presents the foundational philosophical and mystical scriptures of Hinduism in a scholarly yet accessible English rendering with extensive commentary. The Upanishads are the culmination of the Vedas, exploring the nature of consciousness, the self (Atman), and the ultimate reality (Brahman) in dialogues of extraordinary depth and beauty. This collection is an indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to explore the roots of Vedantic philosophy and the perennial wisdom of India.
- Author
- Vedic Sages
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Source text
- The Upanishads
- Chapter
- The Upanishads, p.319
- Verse / page
- 319
- Topics
- AttainmentOnenessRenunciationSoulConductDeathNaturePainPathSocietySufferingSupreme BeingUniverseWorldScripture
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