The Katha Upanishad stands among the most celebrated of the Upanishads for its dramatic imagery and profound message. Unlike the abstract verses of some texts, this Upanishad unfolds as a story — the conversation between a young boy, Nachiketa, and…
Among the most profound declarations of Sanātana Dharma is the mahāvākya — “Tat Tvam Asi” — found in the Chandogya Upanishad. Translated simply, it means “That Thou Art” or “You are That.” At first glance it appears to be a…
Once there lived a noble king named Padma, who ruled justly with his queen Līlā. She was devoted to him, but also deeply devoted to knowledge and wisdom. When the king passed away, Līlā was overcome with grief and prayed…
Bhagavad Gita 14.19 यदा द्रष्टानुपश्यति गुणेभ्यः कर्तारमपि।गुणेभ्यश्च परं वेत्ति मद्भावं सोऽधिगच्छति।। १४.१९।। Transliteration (IAST):Yadā draṣṭānupaśyati guṇebhyaḥ kartāram api,Guṇebhyaś ca paraṁ vetti madbhāvaṁ so ’dhigacchati. Meaning:“When the seer perceives no agent other than the Guṇas,and knows That which is beyond the…