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3. Beyond lightning there is Varuna, on account of connexion.
According to the text of the Kaush�takins the soul goes on to the world of V�yu, to the world of Varuna, to the world of Indra, to the world of Prag�pati, to the world of Brahman. The doubt here arises whether Varuna and the divinities of the following stages are to be inserted in the series after V�yu, in agreement with the order of enumeration in the text of the Kaush�takins; or at the end of the whole series as stated in the Kh�ndogya. Up. (IV, 15, 5), Varuna thus coming after lightning.--The decision is in favour of the latter view because Varuna, the god of waters, is naturally connected with lightning which dwells within the clouds.--This terminates the adhikarana of 'Varuna.'
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