From the dark may I attain the diverse. From the diverse may I attain the dark. Like a horse shaking its fur (to remove the dirt), I will shake off whatever spot I may have on my character. Like the moon freeing itself from the mouth of Rāhu (and regaining its brightness), I will, having accomplished everything, lay down this body and attain that eternal Brahmaloka.
Chandogya
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.
