The Upanishads

Shvetaketu's Teaching

A father teaches his son the ultimate truth.

Uddalaka teaches his son Shvetaketu that Brahman is the subtle essence of all, repeated with the refrain 'Tat tvam asi' - 'That thou art.'

This subtle essence - that is the Self of all. That is Reality. That is the Self. That thou art, Shvetaketu.

Uddalaka, Chandogya Upanishad 6.8.7

This dialogue beautifully illustrates parental spiritual transmission.

Chandogya Upanishad