The Chandogya Upanishad is notable for its lilting metric structure, its mention of ancient cultural elements such as musical instruments, and embedded philosophical premises that later served as foundation for Vedanta schools.
O Gautama, the earth is the (sacrificial) fire; the year is its fuel; the sky is the smoke; night is the flame; the quarters are the embers; and the intermediate directions are the sparks.
The gods offer rain as the oblation to the fire. Out of that oblation appears food.
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