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 1       XV,   1                |  probably because the legend of Nakiketas occurs in the Brâhmana of
 2       XV,   1                |    wealth. He had a son, called Nakiketas. While he was still a boy,
 3       XV,   1                |      had granted three boons to Nakiketas, and no more. In a later
 4       XV,   1                |     wealth.' As it is said that Nakiketas did not choose that srinkâ,
 5       XV,   1                |        as an additional gift to Nakiketas. Besides this, there was
 6       XV,   1                |      was another honour done to Nakiketas by Mrityu, namely, his allowing
 7       XV,   1                | sacrifice is to be called after Nakiketas was sufficiently indicated
 8       XV,   1                | indicated by verse 19, 'This, O Nakiketas, is thy fire which leads
 9       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        had a son of the name of Nakiketas.~2. When the (promised)
10       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|       entered into the heart of Nakiketas, who was still a boy, and
11       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|     corn he springs up again.'~(Nakiketas enters into the abode of
12       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|       nights, during which time Nakiketas had received no hospitality
13       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|         and welfare to me!'~10. Nakiketas said: 'O Death, as the first
14       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        the mouth of death.'~12. Nakiketas said: 'In the heaven-world
15       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        leads to heaven, know, O Nakiketas, that it is the attainment
16       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|      they are to be placed. And Nakiketas repeated all as it had been
17       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|         of grief.'~19. 'This, O Nakiketas, is thy fire which leads
18       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        proclaim . Choose now, O Nakiketas, thy third boon.'~20. Nakiketas
19       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1| Nakiketas, thy third boon.'~20. Nakiketas said: 'There is that doubt,
20       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|          Choose another boon, O Nakiketas, do not press me, and let
21       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|      let me off that boon.'~22. Nakiketas said: 'On this point even
22       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|       and long life. Be (king), Nakiketas, on the wide earth'. I make
23       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        ask me about dying.'~26. Nakiketas said: 'These things last
24       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        in that great Hereafter. Nakiketas does not choose another
25       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|       and avarice.'~3. 'Thou, O Nakiketas, after pondering all pleasures
26       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|      known as wisdom. I believe Nakiketas to be one who desires knowledge,
27       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|        inquirer like thee!'~10. Nakiketas said: 'I know that what
28       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|  Brahman) is open, I believe, O Nakiketas.'~14. Nakiketas said: 'That
29       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|      believe, O Nakiketas.'~14. Nakiketas said: 'That which thou seest
30       XV,   8,    0,   0,   1|      heard the ancient story of Nakiketas told by Death, is magnified
31       XV,  14,    0,   7     |     knowledge. I (Yama) believe Nakiketas to be possessed by a desire