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"He who meditates on strength as Brahman moves at will as far as strength reaches — he who meditates on strength as Brahman." "Venerable sir, is there anything greater than strength?" "There is indeed something greater than strength." "Then tell me of it, venerable sir."
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Chandogya Upanishad 7.8.2

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Chandogya Upanishad
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Chandogya Upanishad
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ChU.7.8.2
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