The Taittiriya Upanishad
Translated by Alladi Mahadeva Sastry

Book 3

LESSON 1

May Brahman protect us both!
May He give us both to enjoy!
Efficiency may we both attain!
Effective may our study prove!
Hate may we not (each other) at all!
Om! Peace! Peace! Peace!

1. Bhrigu, theat son of Varuna, approached Varuna, his father, saying,"Sir, teach me Brahman."

2. To him he said this: Food life, sight, hearing, mind, speech.

3. To him, verily, he said: Whence indeed these beings are born; whereby, when born, they live; wherein, when departing, they enter; That seek thou to know; That is Brahman.

4. He resorted to devotion.

5. He, having practiced devotion, --

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