Tradition
Hindu
A tradition spanning the Vedic scriptures, the Upanishads, the epics and a long history of philosophical schools, devotional movements and practice. The texts collected here come from the Upanishads and the Vedanta reading of them, which is concerned with the self, with action and its fruits, and with what remains when the senses are stilled. They are read as revealed scripture by their communities.
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Isa Upanishad, verse IAll this, whatsoever exists in the universe, should be covered by the Lord. Having renounced (the unreal), enjoy (the Real). Do not covet the wealth of any man.…ScriptureRead as scripture by its tradition
Isa Upanishad, verse IIIf one should desire to live in this world a hundred years, one should live performing Karma (righteous deeds). Thus thou mayest live; there is no other way. By doing this, Karma (…ScriptureRead as scripture by its tradition
Katha Upanishad, Part Second, verses I–IIYama said: The good is one thing and the pleasant another. These two, having different ends, bind a man. It is well with him who chooses the good. He who chooses the pleasant misse…ScriptureRead as scripture by its tradition
Katha Upanishad, Part Sixth, verses X–XIWhen the five organs of perception become still, together with the mind, and the intellect ceases to be active: that is called the highest state. This firm holding back of the sens…