Katha Upanishad 3.12

The Eternal SelfYajur Veda

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Katha Upanishad 3.12
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एष सर्वेषु भूतेषु गूढोत्मा न प्रकाशते। दृश्यते त्वग्र्यया बुद्ध्या सूक्ष्मया सूक्ष्मदर्शिभिः॥

eṣa sarveṣu bhūteṣu gūḍhotmā na prakāśate | dṛśyate tvagryayā buddhyā sūkṣmayā sūkṣmadarśibhiḥ ||

""This Self, hidden in all beings, does not shine forth. But it is seen by the subtle seers through their sharp, subtle intellect.""

What This Means:

The Self is hidden in everyone but doesn't obviously show itself. Only those with refined, subtle perception can see it.

Going Deeper:

The Self is always present but veiled by grosser layers. Refinement of intellect removes these veils.

How To Apply This:

Refine your perception. The Self is here but hidden. Subtle seeing reveals it.

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