There are one hundred and one arteries of the heart, one of which pierces the crown of the head. Going upward by it, a man at death attains immortality. But when his prana passes out by other arteries, going in different directions, then he is reborn inthe world.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part Two, Chapter III, 16
The Purusha, not larger than a thumb, the inner Self, always dwells in the hearts of men. Let a man separate Him from his body with steadiness, as one separates the tender stalk from a blade of grass. Let him know that Self as the Bright, as the Immortal-yea, as the Bright, as the Immortal.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part Two, Chapter III, 17
Having received this wisdom taught by the King of Death and the entire process of yoga, Nachiketa became free from impurities and death and attained Brahman. Thus it will be also with any other who knows, in this manner, the inmost Self.
Yajur Veda, Katha Upanishad, Part Two, Chapter III, 18
All this-whatever exists in this changing universe-should be covered by the Lord. Protect the Self by renunciation. Lust not after any man’s wealth.
Yajur Veda, Isa Upanishad, Part 1, Chapter 1, 1
If a man wishes to live a hundred years on this earth, he should live performing action. For you, who cherish such a desire and regard yourself as a man, there is no other way by which you can keep work from clinging to you.
Yajur Veda, Isa Upanishad, Part 1, Chapter 1, 2
