Chandogya Upanishad 7.13
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अन्नं वाव बलाद्भूयः। अन्नेन ह्येव बलवन्तो भवन्ति। अन्नमेव ब्रह्मोपास्स्व॥
annaṃ vāva balādbhūyaḥ | annena hyeva balavanto bhavanti | annameva brahmopāsva ||
""Food (anna) is greater than strength. For through food one becomes strong. Meditate on food as Brahman.""
What This Means:
Food is greater than strength because food gives strength. Without food, there is no strength.
Going Deeper:
The progression: strength < food. Anna (food/matter) is the support of the vital force.
How To Apply This:
Honor food as Brahman. It sustains all life and strength. Eat with reverence.
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