Katha Upanishad 6.3Famous
intermediate
भयादस्याग्निस्तपति भयात्तपति सूर्यः। भयादिन्द्रश्च वायुश्च मृत्युर्धावति पञ्चमः॥
bhayādasyāgnistapati bhayāttapati sūryaḥ | bhayādindraśca vāyuśca mṛtyurdhāvati pañcamaḥ ||
""From fear of Him, fire burns; from fear, the sun shines; from fear, Indra, Vayu, and Death, the fifth, run their courses.""
What This Means:
Out of reverence for Brahman, fire burns, sun shines, wind blows, Indra rules, and even Death performs his duty. All cosmic forces obey Brahman.
Going Deeper:
"Fear" here means deep respect and obedience. Even the greatest powers - including Death - are subordinate to Brahman.
How To Apply This:
Even death obeys a higher power. That power is what you truly are.
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