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In which ancient Scripture was the phrase “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” originally mentioned?

  1. A
    Rig Veda
  2. B
    Bhagavad Gita
  3. C
    Mundak Upanishad
  4. D
    Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

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The timeless invocation "Asato Ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya" (Lead me from darkness to light...) is originally composed in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (specifically in verse 1.3.28). This Upanishad is one of the oldest and principal Mukhya Upanishads attached to the White Yajurveda.

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In which ancient Scripture was the phrase “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” originally mentioned?
A
Rig Veda
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Mundak Upanishad
D
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

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