Mundakopanishad : Introduction-3.

Mundaka-Upanishad :


Introduction :


Part-3.


A  method  of  penetrating  'Brahmam' is  given  with  a  practical  anology.

One  of  the  most  glorious  mantra-s  of  our  scripture  generally  chanted  soon  after  the  offering  of  camphor  flame  in   'Arati,'
without  which  no  ritual  is  concluded,  finds  place  in  this  Upanishad  as  also  in  'Kathopanishad  and  'Svetasvatara  Upanishad-s.'

"Him  the  Sun  does  not  illuminate,  nor  moon,  nor  stars,  nor  the  lightening  ---  nor  indeed  the  fires  kindled  upon  earth.  Everything  shines,  illuminated  by  His  light,  reflecting  His  glory."



Another  well-known  anology  --  a  pointer  to  'Brahmam' is  from  this  Upanishad.

Two  birds  ( Jivatma  and  Paramatma );



Another  famous  dictum  which  has  been  accepted  as  the  motif  on  our  National  Emblem :

"Truth  alone  Truimphs,  not  untruth"  also  finds  place  in  this  Upanishad.


Another one about  rivers  and  sea  ... indicating  wise  men attain  the  Supreme  being.

"Knower  of  Brahmam  becomes  Brahmam" from  this  Upanishad  is  often  quoted  in  Hindi  literature.

To be continued  ...