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The Upanishads, Part 1, no. 116, Part XII summary

Part 1, no. 116, Part XII of 170 · 1 min to read the part

In XII, the Self appears as the single ruler of all living beings, making one form into many and dwelling within those who perceive Him. The passage reserves eternal bliss for the wise who recognize this inward presence, excluding others.

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  1. The passage identifies the Self as the single ruler of all living beings.
  2. This ruler makes a single form become many forms.
  3. The wise perceive Him within themselves, and eternal bliss belongs to them rather than others.

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