Om. The knower of Brahman reaches the highest. On this has been declared: Brahman is truth, knowledge, and infinity. Whoever discerns it hidden in the cave of the heart, in the supreme expanse, that one enjoys together with the all-knowing Brahman all desires fulfilled. From that very Self arose space, from space arose wind, from wind fire, from fire water, from water earth, from earth plants, from plants food, from food the human being. This being is indeed made of the essence of food. Its head is this, its right wing is this, its left wing is this, this is its body, this its tail and support. On this a verse is sung.
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- Hindu
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- Taittiriya Upanishad
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- Taittiriya Upanishad
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- TU.2.1
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- God-RealisationKnowledgeCreation
Same theme, different voices
One who truly knows that supreme Brahman becomes Brahman itself; no one who does not know Brahman is born in that person's lineage. Such a one crosses over grief, crosses over sin, freed from the knots of the cave of the heart, and becomes immortal.
There cannot be a number of religions in the realm of spirituality. Instead, there is only one religion, the religion of humanity. Religion means only to realise God and then love each and every human being. There may be many sects, but religion remains one.
To know God is to be one with God.
The heavenly voice advises him to find comfort in Sufism and look into the mirror, where he will see God reflected, symbolizing the unity of man and God.