The Preferable and the Pleasurable Approach

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Man, the man of intelligence, having considered them, separates the two. The intelligent one selects the electable in preference to the delectable. But why? Why don't more people choose the spiritual path? "My goal is not pursuit of wealth and power and pleasure in the world"

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.