This ( for me) I see as the knowledge of brahman and direct experience of it - it is purifying naturally because it is without limitation. This is what I believe the kena upaniṣad is suggesting.
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If one knows ( that or tad , brahman, satt
ā or satya the true , real , actual , genuine) here ( in this world ) then the true-end ( of all aspirations) is gained; if one knows not ( That ) here, great is the destruction. The wise, seeing the one
ātman is all beings rise from the senses ( body identification¹) and become immortal.
The 'true end' of all knowledge is realized - total fullness of brahman. My teacher would say again and again - knowledge is for action, action for achievement and achievement brings fulfillment. But fulfillment of what? Fullness of Being ( satt
ā ). Anything less is fine, yet not fully satisfying to this mind of ours yearning for expansion (
ātata).
Do you have any thoughts on this POV offered or a different perspective?
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