Chandogya Upanishad · Anchored at ChU 6.8.7, ChU 6.13.1.
Tat Tvam Asi — the Salt in Water
A father teaches his book-proud son with a lump of salt dissolved overnight: unseen, yet in every drop. 'That subtle essence — thou art that.'
Figures and teachings in this dialogue
Questions to explore
- Why does Uddalaka say there is 'one thing, knowing which, all is known'?
- What does the salt that vanishes but flavours every drop reveal about the Self?
