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The Upanishads, Part 1, no. 163, Part I summary

Part 1, no. 163, Part I of 170 · 1 min to read the part

In I, Uma tells Indra that Brahman is the mysterious form and the true source of the Devas’ victory, correcting their belief that the achievement belongs to them. Indra recognizes their mistake as Uma explains that they live and act through Brahman’s power rather than their own.

What happens

  1. Uma identifies the mysterious form as Brahman and attributes the victory to Him.
  2. She explains that Indra and the others live and act through Brahman’s power as His instruments.
  3. Indra recognizes the mistake in the Devas’ proud claim to the victory.

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