Vedas 35 - Kathopanishad Part 1 B - Nachiketaa Goes To Meet Yama -The Ruler Of Death Comments
Nachiketaa was a dutiful son and kept his word.
Before leaving, he spoke to his father;
"The mortal man becomes mature, becomes old and dies;
Like the harvest of grains that ripens and decays;
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I think the Yama- Nachiketaa dialogue is one of the most important, seemingly inscrutable and philosophically revealing in all Upanishad stories. To present it with brevity and retaining its essence is really a literary feast for the readers. Thank you so much, Geeta ji, for such a lavish intellectual treat.
Absolutely, Rajnish ji. Yama- Nachiketaa dialogue is the most profound dialogue. Kathopanishad is rated as one of the loftiest among the Upanishads, for this significant conversation projecting the highest philosophical thoughts. Thank you dear Rajnish ji for keenly following this Upanishadic Series. I am really grateful.
Like the harvest of grains that ripens and decays; Man is re-born, just like the grain that springs up again. Everything perishes but Truth alone remains. Why then, dear Dad, are you afraid to sacrifice me? .....here we find a great theme. Then after the conversation among Nachiketaa and Yama, the ruler of death is so touchingly portrayed here. Beautiful philosophical, and scriptural poem. Thanks you dear madam for sharing here this poem.10
Really happy that you are reading all my Vedic poems. I really do appreciate your good will Sir.
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7/31/2025 10:09:14 AM # 1.0.0
There are very few instances where humans got opportunity (Philosophically) to interact with Yama/ Yamraj, this is one of them the other being with Savitri (Wife of Satyavan) , Fantastic one Geeta ji thanks for sharing it.