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The sequential brilliant exposition of Yajnavalkya is about the support of the elements, the nature of the deities and their lokas (worlds), finally leading to the Brahmaloka. At this point Yajnavalkya restrains Gargi from further questioning about what is the support for the Brahmaloka.<ref name=":4" />

The sequential brilliant exposition of Yajnavalkya is about the support of the elements, the nature of the deities and their lokas (worlds), finally leading to the Brahmaloka. At this point Yajnavalkya restrains Gargi from further questioning about what is the support for the Brahmaloka.<ref name=":4" />

Yajnavalkya and Gargi Samvada

The eighth brahmana is about two further questions from Gargi, as pointed as the arrows. By what force is fixed that which is above the higher worlds (loosely translated as heavens), यदूर्ध्वं दिवो, and below the earth, पृथिवी, and that which is between them, like warp and woof? Her second question pertained to know the nature of that entity which supports the Akasha, which is interwoven as warp and woof between the earth and the worlds. Here Yajnavalkya describes the nature of Brahman. Completely satisfied with his answers Gargi remains silent. [[Yajnavalkya and Gargi Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-गार्गी संवादः)]] discusses this exceptional conversation in detail.

==== उद्दालक आरुणिः ॥ Uddalaka Aruni ====

==== उद्दालक आरुणिः ॥ Uddalaka Aruni ====

Vayu the sutra that holds and supports all the worlds together, and essential nature of Atma as the immortal antaryami (आत्मान्तर्याम्यमृतः) are well explained in this [[Uddalaka and Yajnavalkya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्योद्दालक-संवादः)]].

Vayu the sutra that holds and supports all the worlds together, and essential nature of Atma as the immortal antaryami (आत्मान्तर्याम्यमृतः) are well explained in this [[Uddalaka and Yajnavalkya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्योद्दालक-संवादः)]].

In the end, Yajnavalkya took Vidvat Sanyasa (renunciation after the attainment of the knowledge of Brahman) and retired to the forest.

Vidagdha the son of Shakala, raises to question Yajnavalkya after Gargi bows down to him and declares him to be knowledgeable about Brahman. His questions pertain to Vaishvedevas their number and other devatas. <blockquote>अथ हैनं विदग्धः शाकल्यः पप्रच्छ कति देवा याज्ञवल्क्येति । (Brhd. Upan. 3.9.1)</blockquote>After an absorbing explanation about the devatas, Yajnavalkyaquestions Shakalya about the characteristics of the Paramapurusha as described by the Upanishads. Shakalya fails to answer his question and becomes silent. [[Yajnavalkya Shakalya Samvada (याज्ञवल्क्य-शाकल्ययोः संवादः)]]

 

Yajnavalkya asks the Kuru and Panchala Brahmanas and others who assembled in Janaka's court if anyone else wanted to question him, but no one came forward. Then he continued,"fresh leaves sprout from a tree which has been cut. If the seed is destroyed, a tree does not spring forth. How is man, however, born again after his death?"

 

When no one was able to answer his question, Yajnavalkya leaves the court with his decorated cows.  

== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==

== Importance of Yajnavalkya ==