Taittiriya Upanishad 1.5

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Taittiriya Upanishad 1.5
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ब्रह्मणः कोशोऽसि मेधया पिहितः। श्रुतं मे गोपाय।

brahmaṇaḥ kośo'si medhayā pihitaḥ | śrutaṃ me gopāya |

"You are the sheath of Brahman, covered by intelligence. Protect what I have heard."

What This Means:

The student is called a "sheath of Brahman" - a container for divine knowledge. The prayer asks that learned wisdom be preserved.

Going Deeper:

Each student is a repository of sacred knowledge. The intellect protects this knowledge from being lost.

How To Apply This:

You are a vessel for wisdom. Protect what you learn through practice and reflection.

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