Katha Upanishad 1.10
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शान्तसंकल्पः सुमना यथा स्याद्वीतमन्युर्गौतमो माभि मृत्यो। त्वत्प्रसृष्टं माभिवदेत्प्रतीत एतत्त्रयाणां प्रथमं वरं वृणे॥
śāntasaṃkalpaḥ sumanā yathā syādvītamanyurgautamo mābhi mṛtyo | tvatprasṛṣṭaṃ mābhivadetpratīta etatttrayāṇāṃ prathamaṃ varaṃ vṛṇe ||
""May my father Gautama be calmed in mind, free from anger, and kindly disposed toward me when I return. This is the first of the three boons I choose.""
What This Means:
For his first boon, Nachiketa asks that his father's anger be pacified and that he be welcomed back with love.
Going Deeper:
Despite his father's harsh words, Nachiketa's first thought is reconciliation. He values family harmony over personal gain.
How To Apply This:
Prioritize family peace and reconciliation. Don't let anger create permanent rifts.
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