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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad — Chapter 2: Adhyaya 2: Madhu Kanda — Gargya's Debate, the Honey Doctrine, and the First Maitreyi Dialogue

66 verses

Verse 1

Om. There was Gargya Balaki, a man of great learning and pride. He said to Ajatashatru, King of Kashi: 'I shall teach you about Brahman.' Ajatashatru…

Verse 2

Gargya said: 'The being who is in the sun — him I worship as Brahman.' Ajatashatru replied: 'Do not make me debate on this! I worship him as the supr…

Verse 3

Gargya said: 'The being who is in the moon — him I worship as Brahman.' Ajatashatru replied: 'Do not make me debate on this! I worship him as Soma, t…

Verse 4

Gargya said: 'The being who is in the lightning — him I worship as Brahman.' Ajatashatru replied: 'Do not make me debate on this! I worship him as th…

Verse 5

Gargya said: 'The being who is in space — him I worship as Brahman.' Ajatashatru replied: 'Do not make me debate on this! I worship him as the full, …