Mundaka Upanishad 2.2

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Mundaka Upanishad 2.2
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यदा लेलायते ह्यर्चिः समिद्धे हव्यवाहने। तदाज्यभागावन्तरेणाहुतीः प्रतिपादयेत्॥

yadā lelāyate hyarciḥ samiddhe havyavāhane | tadājyabhāgāvantareṇāhutīḥ pratipādayet ||

"When the flame flickers after the fire is kindled, then between the two portions of ghee one should offer the oblations."

What This Means:

Technical instruction for fire sacrifice: when the flame flickers properly, offer the oblations between the ghee portions.

Going Deeper:

The Upanishad describes ritual procedure before showing its limitations. Proper technique matters for ritual efficacy.

How To Apply This:

Whatever practice you do, do it correctly. Attention to detail matters in spiritual practice.

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