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Podcast: Śivadyuti (शिवद्युति)
Episode: Kaṭhopaniṣad 1.20-29—Naciketā Conquers Death
Description: Naciketā: “This doubt that arises, consequent on the death of a man—some saying, ‘It exists,’ and others saying, ‘It does not exist.’ I would know this, under your instruction. This is the third of all the boons.”
Death: “With regard to this, even the gods entertained doubts in days of yore; for being subtle, this substance—the Self—is not easily comprehended. O Naciketā, ask for some other boon; do not press me; give up this boon that is demanded of me.”
Naciketā: “Even the gods entertained doubt with regard to this; and O Death, since you too say that It is not well com...