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namitha · 10 months

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I am not the mind, the intellect, the ego or the memory, I am not the ears, the skin, the nose or the eyes, I am not space, not earth, not fire, water or wind, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

I am not the breath, nor the five elements, I am not matter, nor the 5 sheaths of consciousness Nor am I the speech, the hands, or the feet, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

There is no like or dislike in me, no greed or delusion, I know not pride or jealousy, I have no duty, no desire for wealth, lust or liberation, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

No virtue or vice, no pleasure or pain, I need no mantras, no pilgrimage, no scriptures or rituals, I am not the experienced, nor the experience itself, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

I have no fear of death, no caste or creed, I have no father, no mother, for I was never born, I am not a relative, nor a friend, nor a teacher nor a student, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

I am devoid of duality, my form is formlessness, I exist everywhere, pervading all senses, I am neither attached, neither free nor captive, I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am the eternal Shiva…

🌿 Adi Shankara, Nirvana Shatakam

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dimensional-tourist · 1 year

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Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that strong, obstinate impression that one is still an ego - the agent and experiencer. This has to be carefully removed by living in a state of constant identification with the supreme non-dual Self. Full Awakening is the eventual ceasing of all the mental impressions of being an ego.

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keshavsmelody · 1 year

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Composed by Sri Adi Shankara in the eighth century, it leaves you in awe of Krishna's kindness, love, and compassion at the end. This song drips with devotion in every word that he uses. How absurd would it be to claim that he wrote this without any sentiments and only for those who do not understand Advaita Vedanta concepts? I've never seen a man of reason and logic express such feelings based on nothing.

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nomadman108 · 28 days

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Illusion, fear and wrong thinking? A good question

Greetings to you, visitors to the cave Let me begin this post by asking you a question. No. I’ll start again: I’m going to begin this post by asking me a question. It’s a question prompted by prayers I recite every day, not only during my morning practice, but at random times during the day. Here goes with the question: How much time do I spend discussing illusion, fear, and wrong…

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mountain-sage · 4 months

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#spirituality #Adi Shankara

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underground-hip-hop-affiliated · 1 year

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alreadyalwaysthis · 1 year

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Appears to be...

Appears to be…

The moon appears to be running when the clouds move in the sky. Likewise to the non-discriminating person the Atman appears to be active when It is observed through the functions of the sense-organs.

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nicolae · 2 years

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Adi Shankara

(Ādi Saṅkara) Adi Shankara (sanscrită: Ādi Śaṅkara, numit uneori Ādi Śaṅkarācārya; din Śaṅkara sau Śaṃkara, „cel care aduce binecuvântarea”, unul dintre epitetele lui Shiva), este, în secolul al VIII-lea, unul dintre cei mai cunoscuți maeștri spirituali ai hinduismului, filozof al școlii ortodoxe Advaita Vedānta și comentator al Upanishadelor vedice, al lui Brahma Sūtra și Bhagavad-Gita. Stăpânul…

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kingmabry · 1 year

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Glimpses of Sringeri Sharadambal temple 9.2.23

#Sringeri #Sharadambal #Dakshinamnaya Shankara Mutt #Adi shankaracharya

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shininglightofthehorizon · 1 year

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The Retrocausality in Future Poetry: Shiva as the Source of Ultimate Reality /Shiva Ratri 2023

The long night begins….Seconds could be eternally blissfulThe night of no-end has no endThe blue bells are ringing in the midnight sun…… Italian Mountain in winter, Ovindoli Picture taken @corner corridor at Satyajit Ray’s House Dawn light amidst new year snow fall, Ovindoli, Italy Children’s painting courtesy exhibition at Bani Chakra Kalpataru: Towards Emergence of New Future Poetry He…

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talonabraxas · 2 months

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Om Gan Ganapataye Namo Namah Ganesha ॐ

The Essence of Lord Ganesha.

The essence of Ganesha is brought out beautifully by Adi Shankara. Though Ganesha is worshiped as the elephant-headed God, the form (swaroop) is just to bring out the formless (parabrahma roopa).

He is, 'Ajam Nirvikalpam Niraakaaramekam.' This means Ganesha is Ajam (unborn), he is Nirvikalpa(attributeless), he is Niraakaar (formless) and he symbolizes the consciousness which is omnipresent.

Ganesha is the same energy which is the reason for this universe. It is the energy from which everything manifests and into which everything will dissolve.

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soujjwalsays · 1 year

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A city beyond the cycle of life and death, A city where spirituality thrives beyond religions, caste and creed

Kashi/Varanasi/Benaras

(the city of light)

Brahma once weighed the heavens against Kashi. And Kashi, being heavier, sank while the skies, despite all the gods who lived there, rose upwards.

– Adi Shankara, Manikarnikastotram

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concupiscience · 15 days

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In the 14th century text Madhaviya Shankara Vijayam, there is a test, unique to Sharada Peeth, known as the Sarvajna Peetham, or Throne of Omniscience. These were four thrones, each representing an entrance of the temple corresponding to one of the points of the compass, which only a learned man from that direction could symbolically open. Adi Shankara, being from South India, took it upon himself to pass this challenge, because although the other doors had been opened, no one from the south of Kashmir had yet been successful. He was said to be welcomed by the common people, but challenged by the scholars of the region. As he approached the southern door, he was stopped by various learned men from the Nyaya school of philosophy, Buddhists, Svetambar Jains, and the followers of Jaimini. Engaging with them, he managed to persuade all of them of his proficiency in philosophy, and they stood aside to let him open the entrance. Finally, as he was about to ascend the throne, he heard the voice of the goddess Sharada challenging him. The voice said that omniscience was not enough if one was impure, and that Shankara, who lived in the palace of King Amaruka, could not be pure. Shankara replied that his body had never committed a sin, and the sins committed by another could not blemish him. The goddess Sharada accepted his explanation and permitted him to ascend.

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holybookslibrary · 5 months

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Mandukya Upanishad - An ancient Sanskrit text on the nature of Reality

Mandukya Upanishad Mandukya Upanishad - An ancient Sanskrit text on the nature of Reality by James Swartz, guides the reader through the Mandukya. The aim of the Mandukya is to analyze the creation and arrive at truth, the limitless I. From the introduction: "The Aranyakas or Upanishads, the third portion of each Veda, commonly known as Vedanta, agrees and delivers an “absolute” knowledge that, under the right circumstances, reveals the limitless blissful Self and destroys the suffering arising from the belief in oneself as a limited being." Download the book here:

Mandukya Upanishad

What is the Mandukya about?

The Mandukya Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads in Hindu philosophy. The text is notable for its discussion of the concept of Om and the theory of four states of consciousness. Here's a brief overview: - Context and Significance: The Mandukya Upanishad is the shortest of all the Upanishads and is associated with the Atharvaveda. Despite its brevity, it's highly revered in the Vedantic tradition for its profound philosophical insights. - The Symbol of Om: A significant portion of the Upanishad is dedicated to explaining the symbol 'Om' (AUM), which represents the ultimate reality and is considered the essence of the Vedas. The text elaborates on how each part of 'AUM' corresponds to different states of consciousness and aspects of the universe. - Four States of Consciousness: The Mandukya Upanishad introduces the concept of four states of consciousness: - Waking (Jagrat): The external, material state, where consciousness is turned outward. - Dreaming (Swapna): The internal state, where consciousness is turned inward. - Deep Sleep (Sushupti): The state where there is neither desire nor dreams, and consciousness is unified. - Turiya: The fourth state, representing pure consciousness itself, beyond the previous three states. It is described as the background that underlies and transcends the other three states. - Philosophical Interpretations: The Upanishad has been the basis for various philosophical interpretations, especially in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Adi Shankara, a revered Indian philosopher, wrote an extensive commentary on the Mandukya Upanishad, emphasizing the non-dualistic (Advaita) nature of reality. - Influence: The teachings of the Mandukya Upanishad have deeply influenced various schools of Hindu philosophy, especially those concerning the nature of reality, consciousness, and the ultimate truth. - Spiritual and Meditative Practices: The Upanishad has also been used as a guide for meditation, with practitioners often focusing on the symbol 'Om' to transcend ordinary states of consciousness and realize the unity of the self with the ultimate reality. The Mandukya Upanishad, with its profound and concise teachings, continues to be a significant text in the study of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. Read the full article

#blissfulSelf #Hinduphilosophy #jagrat #JamesSwartz #limitlessI #Mandukya #natureofReality #Sanskrit #suffering #Sushupti #Swapna #Turiya #Upanishad #Vedanta

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buzz-london · 4 months

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Badrinath is a small town and one of the holiest places for pilgrimage for Hindus. One of the most important ancient temples in India, it is situated on the banks ofthe River Alakananda in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of 10, 170 feet and devotees usually walk on foot to reach the famous Badrinath temple. It is believed that the saint Adi Shankara found an idol of Lord Vishnu made of Salagrama stone in the Alakananda River. He initially enshrined the idol near the hot springs of Tapt Kund, but later on, the King of Garhwal re-installed the deity in the Badrinath Temple.

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shivaom99 · 1 year

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