Katha Upanishad · Anchored at KaU 1.2.18, KaU 1.2.20.
Nachiketa and the Lord of Death
Sent to Death by his father's careless word, a boy waits three days at Yama's door — then spends his last boon on the secret of dying.
Figures and teachings in this dialogue
Questions to explore
- Why does Nachiketa turn down wealth, sons, and long life for a question about death?
- What is the difference Yama draws between the pleasant (preyas) and the good (shreyas)?
