Shvetashvatara Upanishad 4.1Famous
intermediate
य एको जालवानीशत ईशनीभिः सर्वाँल्लोकानीशत ईशनीभिः। य एवैक उद्भवे संभवे च य एतद्विदुरमृतास्ते भवन्ति॥
ya eko jālavānīśata īśanībhiḥ sarvāṃllokānīśata īśanībhiḥ | ya evaika udbhave saṃbhave ca ya etadviduramṛtāste bhavanti ||
"The One who, wielding the net of maya, rules by His powers - who rules all worlds by His powers, who alone exists at creation and dissolution - those who know this become immortal."
What This Means:
There is one Lord who holds the net of illusion (maya) and rules all worlds. He exists before creation and after dissolution. Knowing Him grants immortality.
Going Deeper:
The "net of maya" (jala) symbolizes the web of appearances that entangles beings. The Lord is both the weaver and transcender of this web.
How To Apply This:
Recognize that one Power behind all appearances. Knowing this Power directly is the key to freedom.
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