Maitri Upanishad 1.2
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बृहद्रथो नाम राजा। स पुत्रे राज्यं निर्याप्य अरण्यं निर्जगाम।
bṛhadratho nāma rājā | sa putre rājyaṃ niryāpya araṇyaṃ nirjagāma |
Paraphrase of Maitri Upaniṣad 1.2
"There was a king named Brihadratha. Having handed over his kingdom to his son, he retired to the forest."
What This Means:
King Brihadratha gave up his throne to his son and went to the forest to seek spiritual truth.
Going Deeper:
This represents the traditional fourth stage of life (sannyasa) - when one renounces worldly duties for spiritual pursuit.
How To Apply This:
There comes a time when external achievements no longer satisfy, and we must turn inward.
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