CHAPTER XXI Brahman said: That unperceived (principle), all-pervading, everlasting, and immutable, which is in a state of equilibrium, should be understood (to become) the city of nine porta... Read more

CHAPTER XX Arjuna said: Be pleased to explain to me the Brahman which is the highest object of knowledge; for by your favor my mind is much interested in (these) subtle (subjects). Vâsudeva... Read more

CHAPTER XIX The Brâhmana’s wife said: This is not possible to be understood by one whose self is frivolous, or by one whose self is not refined; and my intelligence is very frivolous, and na... Read more

CHAPTER XVIII The Brâhmana said: O modest one! I do not move about in this world in the way which, according to your own understanding, you have guessed. I am a Brâhmana, I am emancipated, I... Read more

CHAPTER XVII The Brâhmana said: On this, too, they relate this ancient story (in the shape of) a dialogue, O you of a pure heart! between a Brâhmana and Janaka. King Janaka, by way of punish... Read more

CHAPTER XVI The Brâhmana said: There are, verily, three foes in (this) world, and they are stated to be (divided) ninefold, according to qualities. Exultation, pleasure, joy, these three are... Read more

CHAPTER XV The Pitris said: On this, too, they relate an ancient story; hearing that (story), O best of the twice-born! you should act accordingly. There was (once) a royal sage, named Alark... Read more

CHAPTER XIV The Brâhmana said: On this, too, they relate an old story, (in the shape of) a dialogue, O you of a pure heart! between Kârtavîrya and the ocean. (There lived once) a king named... Read more