1-I-19. This is the Fire, O Nachiketas, which leads to heaven and which
thou hast chosen for the second boon. Of this Fire, people will speak as
thine indeed. O Nachiketas, choose the third boon.
1-I-20. This doubt as to what happens to a man after death – some say
he is, and some others say he is not, – I shall know being taught by
thee. Of the boons, this is the third boon.
1-I-21. Even by the gods this doubt was entertained in days of yore.
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