In this verse the teacher defines the effulgent nature of the Soul, whose
light is pure like a flame without smoke. He also answers the question put by
Nachiketas as to what happens after death, by declaring that no real change
takes place, because the Soul is ever the same.


XIV

As rain water, (falling) on the mountain top, runs down over the
rocks on all sides; similarly, he who sees difference (between
visible forms) runs after them in various directions.


XV

O Gautama (Nachiketas), as pure water poured into pure water
becomes one, so also is it with the Self of an illumined Knower
(he becomes one with the Supreme).




Part Fifth



I

The city of the Unborn, whose knowledge is unchanging, has eleven