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Part Four
Chapter I
Partial Definitions of Brahman
Om. Janaka, Emperor of Videha, was seated to give
audience when Yajnavalkya arrived. The Emperor said
to him: "Yajnavalkya, for what purpose have you
come here? With a desire for cattle, or to hear some
subtle questions asked?" "For both, Your Majesty,"
said he.
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Yajnavalkya said: "Let me hear what anyone among
your teachers may have told you."
"Jitvan, the son of Silina, told me that the organ of
speech (fire) is Brahman."
"As anyone who had the benefit of being taught by a
good mother, father and teacher should say, so did the
son of Silina say that the organ of speech is Brahman;
for what can be attained by a person who cannot speak?
But did he tell you about its abode (body) and support?"
"No, he did not."
"This Brahman is only one-footed, Your Majesty."
"Then you tell us, O Yajnavalkya."
“The physical organ of speech is its abode and the akasa
is its support. It should be mediated upon as
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