ISAVASYOPANISHAD

The Isavasyopanishad emphasises the need for balance. In verses which are unfortunately obscure (9, 11, 12, and 14), the importance of both know ledge and discipline, and of attention to matter as well as to spirit is dealt with.

The Upanishad winds up with a prayer for strength to maintain internal and external purity.

Addressing the morning sun, the aspirant is taught to feel and say, "O Sun, of refulgent glory, I am the same person as He that is in you." And he is asked to say to himself: "My body will disintegrate but not I and my deeds. O Mind, remember this always, remember this always."

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