In English
The word “” consists of three syllables – ‘’, ‘’ and ‘’. ‘’ means the Supreme or the Highest Abode; ‘’ means nearness and ‘’ means to do or to go. , therefore, means that one should do good and help others in order to go near God. This is the proper spiritual path, the essence of the . In the word “Upanishad”, ‘’ means near and ‘Sat’ means sit. What is the meaning of sitting near? The significance is that a disciple must sit down at the Feet of God () who is on a higher level. All the spiritual texts teach how to go near God. Just as one goes near an air conditioner to get coolness and comfort when it is hot, similarly, when one goes near God, he would develop Divine qualities. This is .