Kena Upanishad — Chapter 3: Section 3: The Parable of the Yaksha
10 verses
Verse 1
Brahman indeed won a victory for the gods. In the victory of that Brahman, the gods became elated. They thought: 'This victory is ours; this glory is…
Verse 2
Brahman perceived this in them. It appeared before them, but they did not know what this wondrous Spirit was.
Verse 3
They said to Agni: 'O Jatavedas, find out what this Spirit is.' He said 'Yes.'
Verse 4
He ran towards It. It asked him: 'Who are you?' He replied: 'I am Agni, I am Jatavedas.'
Verse 5
'What power is in you?' 'I can burn all this — whatever is on this earth.'