IV

When this Atman, which is seated in the body, goes out (from the
body), what remains then? This verily is That.


V

No mortal lives by the in-coming breath (Prana) or by the
out-going breath (Apana), but he lives by another on which these
two depend.


VI

O Gautama (Nachiketas), I shall declare unto thee the secret of
the eternal Brahman and what happens to the Self after death.


VII

Some Jivas (individual Souls) enter wombs to be embodied; others
go into immovable forms, according to their deeds and knowledge.

This text shows the application of the law of cause and effect to all forms of
life. The thoughts and actions of the present life determine the future birth
and environment.