Friday, January 4, 2013

Upanishad Quotes Teachings

5 Famous Upanishad Quotes and Teachings. The Upanishads, also known as Vedanta, are ancient Hindu scriptures that form the basis of Hindu relgion. Upanishads are a group of philosophical texts that have been passed down in oral tradition. Below are some popular quotes taken from various Upanishads.

Upanishad Quotes Teachings

1) Like the butter hidden in milk, the Pure Consciousness resides in every being. That ought to be constantly churned out by the churning rod of the mind. ~ Amrita-Bindu Upanishad

2) Dissolve the self in the supreme Self as the pot-space is dissolved in infinite space; then, as the Infinite be silent for ever, O sage! ~ Adhyatma Upanishad

3) Bondage is the imagination prompted by the desire for the eight powers.  ~ Niralamba Upanishad

4) When all longings that are in the heart vanish, then a mortal becomes immortal and attains Brahman (infinite consciousness) here. - Katha Upanishad

5) Every sense-activity results in a reaction. Everything is evanescent (that which vanishes like vapor). Enjoyment, misery, luxury, wealth, power, and poverty, even life itself, are all evanescent.

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