' Becoming the All '...

In the beginning this (universe) was Brahman alone, and he truly knew (him) self (atman), saying: I am Brahman.

And so he became the all.

Whichever of the gods became aware of this, also became the (all); so too with seers and men. . .

This is true even now.

Who thus knows that he is Brahman becomes this whole (universe).

Even the gods have not the power to cause him to un-be,

for he becomes their own self...




(Brhad. Up. 1,4,10).