Podcasts religion CHINMAYA SHIVAM 34 - Kathopanishad - Valli 2 - Mantra 25 - valli 3 - mantra 1 - 9th October 2019

34 - Kathopanishad - Valli 2 - Mantra 25 - valli 3 - mantra 1 - 9th October 2019

Published: Oct. 12, 2019, 9:58 a.m.

The Self is that for whom the Brahmanas and Kshatriyas are like boiled rice and death is like a pickle. What is the significance of this analogy?
This is the last mantra of Chapter 1 Valli 2 Mantra 25

Valli 3 begins with the description of Jiva and Ishwara being in our heart, enjoying the results of the action. The knowers of Brahman and ritualists both agree on this. But in them, the Jiva is the doer and enjoyer. Ishwara is not. The purpose of this description is to elaborate on the path of vidya and avidya and the results that one will attain through this path. This sets the background to elaborate on the chariot analogy which is the main theme of this valli.