The object of the meditation is that the idea of minuteness that is often In meditating upon the formula “Aham Brahma Asmi,” – “I am Brahman” – theĪspirant puts aside the literal meaning of the words and adopts their indicatory – is Ishwara or God, whereas its indicatory meaning is Brahman or the Absolute. Seeming appendages such as the body, mind, etc. Indicatory meaning is the Kutastha or the individual soul viewed as separated from its The literal meaning of ‘Tvam’ – ‘Thou’ – is Jiva or the individual soul, whereas its In the Mahavakya 1, ‘Tat Tvam Asi’ – ‘That Thou Art’ – To the discerning eye it will be clear that these expressions haveĭifferent shades of meaning. The expressions Atma, Ishwara, and Brahman, appear to have been used in theĪncient works sometimes practically as synonyms, and at other times with quiteĭifferent meanings. Of a preface would help spiritual aspirants to understand the text better. Lines at the insistent desire of some friends who thought that something in the nature I had no idea that this small book should have a preface. False Identification of the Self and the Means to rise above it.
The “I” as the light of Consciousness.ġ0. Deep Sleep, Nirvikalpa Samadhi and Natural State.ħ.
Quest regarding the cause of the world – meaningless.ĥ.
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