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COLLECTED GEMS<br />

The second part of the Upanishad has not even the appearance of continuing the drama<br />

between Death and Nachiketas though it is connected to the story at the end of the collected<br />

to round up the story. Evidently it does not belong to the Upanishad in the original.<br />

It would seem to consist of excerpts from a Book of Discipline for Disciples; pages<br />

chosen for their philosophical depth and religious feeling.<br />

rather than as embodying the more technical teachings.<br />

It is a series of pearls collected from various sources. This may be the garland that Yama<br />

offered as a special gift to Nichiketa.<br />

GARLAND OF GEMS<br />

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