Katha Upanishad 6.9

The ImperishableYajur Veda

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Katha Upanishad 6.9
intermediate
न संदृशे तिष्ठति रूपमस्य न चक्षुषा पश्यति कश्चनैनम्। हृदा मनीषा मनसाभिक्लृप्तो य एतद्विदुरमृतास्ते भवन्ति॥

na saṃdṛśe tiṣṭhati rūpamāsya na cakṣuṣā paśyati kaścanainam | hṛdā manīṣā manasābhiklṛpto ya etadviduramṛtāste bhavanti ||

""His form is not to be seen; no one sees Him with the eye. By the heart, by wisdom, by the mind, He is revealed. Those who know this become immortal.""

What This Means:

The Self isn't visible to physical eyes. It's known through the heart, wisdom, and purified mind. Those who know it this way become immortal.

Going Deeper:

Three inner faculties work together: heart (feeling), manisha (wisdom), and purified mind. All three are needed for realization.

How To Apply This:

Stop trying to see the Self with your eyes. Know it with heart, wisdom, and concentrated mind.

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