The Glories of Brahman

“Thou art lord and master of Maya, man is her slave. With Maya uniting, Thou hast brought forth the universe. The source of all scriptures Thou art, and the source of all creeds. The universe is thy Maya; and Thou, great God, her lord, wherever the eye falls, there, within every form, Thou dwellest.

“One Thou art, One only. Born from many wombs, thou hast become many: unto Thee all return. Thou, Lord God, bestowest all blessings, Thou the Light, Thou the Adorable One. Whoever finds Thee finds infinite peace.

“Thou art Lord God of all gods, all the worlds rest in Thee; Thou art ruler of the beasts, two-footed, four-footed: our heart’s worship be Thine! Thou art the blissful Lord, subtler than the subtlest. In Thee alone is there peace.

“Thou, sole guardian of the universe, Thou, lord of all, in the hearts of Thy creatures Thou hidest Thyself. Gods and seers become one with Thee. Those who know Thee die not.

“Of all religions Thou art the Source. The light of Thy knowledge shining, there is nor day nor night, nor being nor non-being - Thou alone art.

“Thou alone art - Thou the Light Imperishable, Adorable; Great Glory is Thy name. No one is there beside Thee, no one equals to Thee. Invisible is Thy form, invisible to mortal eyes; the seers alone, in their purified hearts - they alone see Thee. They alone are immortal.

“Neither male nor female art Thou, nor neuter; whatsoever form thou assumest, That Thou Art.

“Thou dost pervade the universe, Thou art consciousness itself, Thou art creator of time. All-knowing Art Thou”

(Shvetashvatara Upanishad 4:9-18; 5:4-6, 10; 6:2).