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, …