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The Upanishads - Mandhata Global

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Chapter IX<br />

Food as Brahman<br />

"Food is, verily, greater than strength. <strong>The</strong>refore if a<br />

man abstains from food for ten days, even though he<br />

might live, yet<br />

2<br />

"He who meditates on food as Brahman obtains the<br />

world rich in food and drink; he can, of his own free<br />

will, reach as far as food reaches-he who meditates on<br />

food as Brahman."<br />

Narada said: "Venerable Sir, is there anything greater<br />

than food?"<br />

"Of course there is something greater than food."<br />

"Please tell that to me, venerable Sir."<br />

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