Kaushitaki Upanishad 3.5Famous
intermediate
मामेव विजानीहि एतदेव अहं मनुष्याय हिततमं मन्ये।
māmeva vijānīhi etadeva ahaṃ manuṣyāya hitatamaṃ manye |
"Indra said: "Know Me alone. This I consider most beneficial for a human being.""
What This Means:
Indra revealed that knowing him - knowing the true Self - is the greatest boon for any human.
Going Deeper:
Here Indra represents the supreme Self (Atman). Self-knowledge is declared the highest human attainment.
How To Apply This:
Above all other pursuits, seek to know your true Self - this is the most beneficial endeavor.
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