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The Upanishads, Part 1, Part XVII summary

Part 1, Part XVII of 170 · 1 min to read the part

In XVII, a person who performs the Nachiketa fire-sacrifice three times, remains united with mother, father, and teacher, and fulfills three duties crosses beyond birth and death. Knowing the sacred fire born of Brahman and realizing Him brings eternal peace.

What happens

  1. The passage describes performing the Nachiketa fire-sacrifice three times while remaining united with mother, father, and teacher.
  2. It links these acts with studying the Vedas, sacrifice, and giving alms as a path beyond birth and death.
  3. Knowledge of the shining fire born of Brahman and realization of Him bring eternal peace.

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What to notice

The sentence connects knowledge and realization with eternal peace. It gives the spiritual aim of the duties and sacrifice.

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