The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c11.92

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c11.92

It is at the end of this stage that we may suppose Yājnavalkya takes leave of his beloved Maitreyī. The curtain now drops on the scene of all temporal interests: wife, children, home, and property. It is a curious fact that in theory at least the higher religion of the Upanishad begins where the religions of other peoples are content to conclude their offices. Having disciplined the young Brahman; having taught him how to live an orderly, god-fearing, god-protected life; having secured safe continuation of his race through pious sons; and having finally gained his admission to the heavenly home of the blessed Fathers—what more is needed?

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