Subhashitams from Katha Upanishad

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Latest update: Jul 1, 2026

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Knowledge (2)Self-Realization (2)Discipline (1)Success (1)Mentorship (1)Perseverance (1)

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Jul 1, 2026
Katha Upanishad

विज्ञानसारथिर्यस्तु मनः प्रग्रहवान्नरः। सोऽध्वनः पारमाप्नोति तद्विष्णोः परमं पदम्॥

vijñānasārathir yastu manaḥ pragrahavān naraḥ । so'dhvanaḥ pāram āpnoti tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padam ॥

A Katha Upanishad mantra where discriminating knowledge guides the mind like a charioteer, helping the seeker cross life's path and reach the highest goal.

KnowledgeDisciplineSelf-RealizationSuccess
Jan 13, 2026
Katha Upanishad

उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत। क्षुरस्य धारा निशिता दुरत्यया दुर्गं पथस्तत्कवयो वदन्ति॥

uttiṣṭhata jāgrata prāpya varān nibodhata । kṣurasya dhārā niśitā duratyayā durgaṁ pathas tat kavayo vadanti ॥

The Katha Upanishad calls seekers to arise, awaken, approach wise teachers, and walk the subtle, demanding path toward realization.

Self-RealizationKnowledgeMentorshipPerseverance