Katha Upanishad 2.23Famous
intermediate
नायमात्मा प्रवचनेन लभ्यो न मेधया न बहुना श्रुतेन। यमेवैष वृणुते तेन लभ्यस्तस्यैष आत्मा विवृणुते तनूं स्वाम्॥
nāyamātmā pravacanena labhyo na medhayā na bahunā śrutena | yamevaiṣa vṛṇute tena labhyastasyaiṣa ātmā vivṛṇute tanūṃ svām ||
""This Self cannot be attained by discourse, nor by intellect, nor by much learning. It is attained by the one whom it chooses. To such a one, the Self reveals its own form.""
What This Means:
The Self isn't gained by clever talk, sharp intellect, or vast learning. It chooses who will realize it. To that chosen one, it reveals itself.
Going Deeper:
This emphasizes grace. Though effort is necessary, final realization is a gift - the Self reveals itself when conditions are right.
How To Apply This:
Do your practice, but don't force it. Create conditions, then surrender to grace.
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