{"collection":"Hinduism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/hin/tmu/tmu20.htm","path":"hin/tmu/tmu20.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/hin/tmu/tmu20.htm","text":"Thirty Minor Upanishads, tr. by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar, [1914]\nOm. Then N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, the supreme Purusha desired. \"I shall create offspring.\" From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates pr\u0101\u1e47a, manas, the several organs of sense and action, \u0101k\u0101\u015b, v\u0101yu, agni, \u0101pas and p\u1e5b\u1e6dhiv\u012b that supports all. From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates Brahm\u0101. From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates Ru\u1e0dra. From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates In\u1e0dra. From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates Praj\u0101pa\u1e6di (the divine progenitor). From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a emanates the twelve \u0101\u1e0di\u1e6dyas, ru\u1e0dras, vasus, and all the chhan\u1e0das (Ve\u1e0das). From N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a only do (all these) proceed. Through N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a do (they) prosper. In N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a (they) are absorbed. The \u1e5agve\u1e0da teaches this.\nThen N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a is eternal. Brahm\u0101 is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, \u015aiva is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, In\u1e0dra is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, K\u0101la (time) is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, \u1e0cik (space) is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, the intermediate quarters also are N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a; that which is above is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, that which is below is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, that which is in and out is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, the whole universe which existed and will exist is N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a. N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a is the only one that is stainless, sinless, changeless, and unnameable, and that is pure and divine. There is no second. Whoever knows Him thus, becomes Vish\u1e47u Himself. The Yajurve\u1e0da teaches this.\nOne should utter \"Om\" first, then \"nama\u1e25,\" and then \"N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47\u0101ya.\" \"Om\" (is) a single syllable; \"Nama\u1e25\" contains two syllables: \"N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47\u0101ya\" contains five syllables. This is the sentence known as the Asht\u0101kshara 1 of N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a.\n[paragraph continues] Whoever studies this Asht\u0101kshara of N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a and recites it constantly, attains full life and supremacy over men, enjoys the pleasures of royalty and becomes the master of all souls. He attains moksha; yea, he attains moksha. The S\u0101mave\u1e0da teaches this.\nThe Yogin having pronounced (the name of) Him who is complete bliss, who is Brahma-purusha and who is of the nature of Pra\u1e47ava (Om)\u2014a combination of A, U, and M\u2014is released from the bondage of birth and mundane existence. He who practises the man\u1e6dra \"Om-Namo-N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47\u0101ya\" reaches Vaiku\u1e47tha (the abode of Vish\u1e47u). It is this lotus (heart). It is replete with vij\u00f1\u0101na: It has the brilliancy of lightning. The son of \u1e0cev\u0101k\u012b is Brahma\u1e47ya 1. Ma\u1e0dhus\u016b\u1e0dana is Brahma\u1e47ya. N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a who pervades all elements, who is one only, who is the cause Purusha and who is causeless, is known as Parabrahman. The A\u1e6dharva\u1e47a Upanisha\u1e0d teaches this.\nWhoever recites (this Upanisha\u1e0d) in the morning destroys the sins committed the night (before). Whoever recites it in the evening destroys the sins committed during the day. Whoever recites morning and evening becomes free from sins, however sinful he may be. Whoever recites (it) in the noon facing the sun is freed from all the five 2 great sins as well as from the minor ones. He derives the good effects of the recitation of all the Ve\u1e0das. Whoever knows thus attains S\u0101yujya of N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a (viz., is absorbed in the essence of N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a). He attains S\u0101yujya of N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a. Thus is the Upanisha\u1e0d.\n128:1 The eight syllables.\n129:1 Means Vish\u1e47u or Brahm\u0101 devoted to \u1e6capas, Ve\u1e0das, Truth, and J\u00f1\u0101na.\n129:2 They are theft of gold, drinking alcohol, the murder of a Brahman, and unlawful union with the guru's wife and association with them.","title":"Thirty Minor Upanishads: 18. N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a-Upa...","type":"page"}