Kaṭhopaniṣad 1.15-16—The Fourth Boon
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“Death told him of the Fire that is the source of the world, the class and number of bricks, as also the manner of arranging the fire. And Naciketā repeated verbatim, with understanding, all these as they were spoken. Then being satisfied with this, Death said: “Feeling delighted, that high-souled one said to him, ‘Out of favor towards you, I now grant another boon. This fire will be known by your name indeed. And accept this multiformed necklace as well’.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadyuti/message
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