The Course of the Soul After Death - Chandogya Upanishad
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Source: The Course of the Soul After Death - Chandogya Upanishad
In this connection, the Upanishad commences with a story. There was a student named Svetaketu who was the son of sage Uddalaka. This student was well-read and finely educated. He was so confident about his knowledge that he used to parade his learning and calibre in the midst of all learned people, have discussions in courts of kings etc., and was very reputed for his great educational gift. This boy went, by chance, to the court of the king called Pravahana Jaivali, a noble emperor. The moment the boy arrived at the court, the king received him with respect, and after offering him the requisite hospitality becoming of a Brahmin boy well-versed in the Vedas and all the branches of learning, the king put a question to the boy.
“Are you well educated? Have you studied? Is your education complete? Has your father instructed you?” The boy said, “Yes, my education is over, and I am well-read.”
Then the king put some questions. “Naturally, you are a well-informed person so as to be able to answer any pose. You are proficient in every branch of learning.” That the boy professed to be, that he would be able to answer any question. Then the king posed five questions.
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