Kaushitaki Upanishad 3.1
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प्रतर्दनो ह वै दैवोदासिरिन्द्रस्य प्रियं धामोपजगाम।
pratardano ha vai daivodāsirindrasya priyaṃ dhāmopajagāma |
"Pratardana, son of Divodasa, through battle reached the beloved abode of Indra."
What This Means:
The warrior Pratardana, through his valor in battle, reached the realm of Indra, king of the gods.
Going Deeper:
This frames the teaching as a reward for heroism - showing that spiritual knowledge is the highest boon, surpassing all worldly gifts.
How To Apply This:
The ultimate gift is not power or pleasure but the knowledge of your true Self.
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