यस्तु सर्वाणि भूतान्यात्मन्येवानुपश्यति ।
सर्वभूतेषु चात्मानं ततो न विजुगुप्सते ॥ 6 ॥

Isha Upanishad Verse 06

Yastu sarvāṇi bhūtāni ātmanyeva anupaśyati

Sarvabhūteṣu cātmānaṃ tato na vijugupsat || 6 ||

He who sees all beings in the Brahm alone, and Brahm in all beings, he does not shrink from anything (feels no revulsion)

Interpretation:

• yastu – one who
• sarvāṇi bhūtāni – all beings or creatures
• ātmanyeva – in the Self alone
• anupaśyati – sees or perceives
• sarvabhūteṣu – in all beings
• cātmānam – the Self
• tataḥ – then
• na vijugupsate – does not withdraw; feels no aversion or disgust

Interpretation:

This verse teaches a vision of oneness. It says that a true seeker sees no separation between themselves and the world. All beings—human, animal, plant, or even elements of nature—are part of the same essence. At the same time, this essence (the Brahm) is also found in each individual.

When you realize this, dislike and hatred lose their ground. Why? Because rejecting another being would be like denying a part of your own self. Just as you don’t hate your left hand when your right hand is stronger, you don’t disparage others. This happens when you see the same Self shining through all.

Application in Daily Life:

In Relationships:
When you face conflict with someone, remind yourself: beneath our differences, we share the same life force. This softens anger and makes space for dialogue.

In Society:
Look at others, whether rich or poor, with the awareness that “the same essence lives here too.” This consciousness nurtures respect. This awareness reduces prejudice.

In Nature:
Seeing the Self in trees, rivers, and animals naturally creates care for the environment. You no longer exploit but co-exist.

Within Ourselves:
When we notice our own flaws, this verse reminds us not to shrink in self-hatred. If all is one, then even our weaknesses are part of a larger wholeness to be understood, not rejected.

Conclusion:

Verse 6 of the Isha Upanishad is an invitation to look at the world through the eyes of unity. It tells us that hatred, disgust, or division arise only when we forget our common essence. The day we see the Self in all beings is the day peace becomes natural within us. When we see all beings in the Self, peace becomes natural around us.

This is not just philosophy; it’s a practice. Each time we choose compassion over judgment, connection over separation, we live this verse.