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The Jabali Upanishad (サンスクリット: जबालि उपनिषत्) or Jabalyupanishad (IAST: }, is one of the 108 Upanishads of Hindu scriptures. It is among the 16 Upanishads associated with the Samaveda. It is one of the 14 Shaiva Upanishads. It is narrated in the form of an advice by the Sage Jabali to the Sage Pippalada on the secrets of "absolute philosophy" or unconditional reality; on tatva, an aspect of reality and the principles enunciated in its 25 or 36 tatvas depending on whether it is Sankhya philosophy or Shaiva philosophy; and Jeeva, the immortal essence or soul of a living organism; and the need and method of wearing Vibhuti (Holy ash) and its benefits. ==Contents== In the invocation, Brahman is praised as limitless and all-pervading in this universe. Prayer is offered for ushering peace in this world.〔 After the invocation, Sage Pippalada requests Sage Jabali to enlighten him on aspects of "absolute philosophy", Thathwa (principle), Jeeva (being) and Ishwara and ways to attain moksha or salvation.〔 Jabali explains that Pashupati, meaning Lord of animals, is Jeeva, the ruler of the beings and things, who personifies egoism. He represents ''Pasu'', meaning animals which eat grass and are devoid of Viveka (understanding to discern), which are driven to work on agricultural activities, and are subject to harsh treatment.〔 Asked about the ways to acquire knowledge, Jabali advices Pippalada on the application of the holy ash or Bhasma by mixing it with water, concurrently reciting the Brahma hymn ''Sathyojatham Agnirithi Basma Manasthoke'' five times. The ash is then applied in the form of three streaks to the head, forehead, and shoulders, simultaneously reciting the hymns ''trayayusham'' and ''tryambakam'' as prayer to "Shambhava" (Lord Shiva). These are prescribed in the Vedas for seeking supreme knowledge without any reincarnation.〔 Jabali explains the significance of the three sacred streaks drawn with ash and their personification with the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The top line represents “Garhapathya” agni or home fire, syllable “Aa”, the strength of creativity, Rajas guna (motion, energy and preservation), Rigveda, ''ushakala'' (twilight hour) or early morning hour, and is the personification of Brahma. The second streak or the middle line denotes "Dakshinagni" or fire in the southern direction, syllable “Uu”, Sattva guna (pure virtue), atman (soul), ambition, Yajurveda, midday, and is the personification of Vishnu. The third streak of bhasma or ash line represents the "Ahavaneeya agni" the fire of the sun, the syllable "Ma", the abode of Gods, Thamas guna, Samaveda, evening time, and is personified by Shiva. Smearing of the holy Bhasma or ash by a person, whether he is a celibate brahmachari or sanyasi gives him the authority to worship all the divine beings, gets him the benefit of bathing in holy rivers, and he will not have rebirth.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jabali Upanishad」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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