Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the peace of the Self. Dialogues on Self-inquiry, freedom from misidentification, and other spiritual, topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Brahmajnanavalimala by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 28.
Jnana and vijnana, Isvara and Brahman, visions and states of mind, the story of Namdev and Self-Realization, vichara.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent alone being real and one’s identity. Dialogues on Self-inquiry, inquiry and devotion, the destruction of ignorance, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Svarupanusandhanashtakam by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 27.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the one Self of the nature of Being-Consciousness-Bliss. Dialogues on seeing the Self alone, thought, the knower and the three states, awareness and Consciousness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Jivanmuktanandalahari by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 27.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 25 to 28
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on inward and outward, awareness and the constant Consciousness, self-critical examination and the destruction of vasanas, depth and thoroughness in spiritual practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Jivanmuktanandalahari by Adi Sankaracharya and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 26.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on carefully instructed inner experience. Dialogues on spiritual experience, dream and waking, thought and inner experience, a declaration by Adi Sankaracharya about the power of the guru’s word quoted by Sasvati in the introduction to Self-Knowledge (by Nome), and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 26.
The purpose of creation theories and stories, presents.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of the true nature of the Self. Dialogues on the nature of the inquirer, Existence-Awareness beyond the body and the mind, no problems, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 25.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent nature of the Self. Dialogues on the Self-inquiry and perseverance, causality and Brahman, what should be read and joy, how to practice, transcendence of the body and mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Gaudapada’s Karika on the Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 25.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 21 to 24
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the knowledge of the knower. Dialogues on egoless Knowledge, inner sensations and the goal of Self-Realization, no false definitions, Self-inquiry and Bhagavan’s grace, Consciousness free of repetition and differences, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Mandukya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 24.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the significance of the mahavakya (great aphorism) ayam atma brahma (This Self is Brahman). Dialogues on the essence of inquiry to know the Self, the unreality of the ego, non-doer-ship and happiness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Mundaka Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 24.
The jnana and actions, jnana and bhakti, worship with attributes, free of form, God and the Self, the body as a corpse animated.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the peaceful happiness and uncaused nature of the Self. Dialogues on what is beyond causality, fixing the mind in the Self, transcendence of the senses, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 23.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self –Realization. Dialogues on nonidentification with the body, non-objective vision, dream and waking, other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 23.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 16 to 20
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Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge and the discrimination between the eternal and the non-eternal. Dialogues on continuous Self-inquiry and happiness that is not dependent on circumstances, Consciousness transcendent of the mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 22.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the clarity of Self-Knowledge and perfection and fullness of the Self’s Existence. Dialogues on happiness and the Self, transcendence of the content of the states of mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 22.
Initial spiritual instruction is given entirely in silence. Dialogues on the Self and the individual, the objectified mind and Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kathopanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 21.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 10 to 15
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of the recipient of the spiritual instruction. Dialogues on the Self’s Existence, persistent Self-inquiry, identity-reality-happiness, egoless Knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Kena Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 21.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the natural state. Dialogues on the mind and Consciousness, Self-inquiry, freedom from thoughts, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Isha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 20.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Self’s transcendence of the mind. Dialogues on beyond the mind, transcendent freedom from the states of mind, Consciousness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses of Isha Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 20.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 5 to 9
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nature of the Self and the ego. Dialogues on fear, sensory perception, Self-inquiry, the knowledge of the unreality of the world, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Svaruupanusandhanastakam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 19.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the undifferentiated nature of the Self. Dialogues on veiling and the projection of multiplicity, Self-inquiry without difficulty, nonobjective vision and the single “I,” and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 19.
The jivanmukta, ajatavada, karma, dehatma buddhi, the jnani’s mind, vasanas, and samskaras.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the changeless Self. Dialogues on Self-inquiry, the purpose of life, transcendence of the mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 19.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the bodiless, egoless nature of the Self. Dialogues on who is the meditator, Self-inquiry, love and bliss, what is always, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 18.
Chapter 10 - Description of the Self Being All, Verses 1 to 4
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the self-evident nature of the Self. Dialogues on Knowledge and states of mind, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 18.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on action and attachment, steadfastness, “beginningless vasanas”, remembrance, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 17.
Perception, mind, and the Light of the Self, grace, merger, one’s true nature.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nonexistence of the ego. Dialogues on happiness, the unreality of the ego, the Existence of the Self, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 17.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on happiness. Dialogues on happiness, activity, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaitanubhuti and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 16.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 57 to 62
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on what is real is always and what is always alone is real. Dialogues on vairagya (detachment), freedom from frustration, the nonexistence of an ego, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Anatmasri-vigarhana-prakaranam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 16.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on how the ego is not an attribute of the Self and the Self is not an attribute of the ego. Dialogues on happiness, the knower, freedom from the body and mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Anatmasri-vigarhana-prakaranam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 15.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the eternal Existence of the Self. Dialogues on freedom from misidentification as a performer of action, duty and bhakti, peace, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Nirvana-manjari and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 15.
Initial silence is followed by pithy spiritual instruction on the nature of the Self. Dialogues on what is aware of the mind, the “I” notion, the nonobjective, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Nirvana-manjari and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 14.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the bodiless nature of the Self. Dialogues on the necessity of consistent spiritual practice, appearance and reality, freedom from misidentification with the body, the capacity for Self-Knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Advaita-Pancaratnam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 14.
Explanation of Atma Vidya, “Who am I,” existence, final knowledge.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of the Self. Dialogues on spiritual experiences, Self-inquiry, dissolution of ignorance, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Brahmanucintanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 13.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Existence of the Self. Dialogues on the universe and the seer, ignorance and the ego, thought and Consciousness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Brahmanucintanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 13.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 52 to 56
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on one’s identity and experience in the light of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on the origin of the sense of reality, freedom from misidentification with thoughts, happiness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Brahmanucintanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 12.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on God, the Guru, and the Self being one and the same. Dialogues on death and moksha, mind and Consciousness, animals and humans, meditation and depth, what is natural, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of Jivanmuktanandalahari and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 12.
The divinity of the essential nature, spiritual practice, God, verses of the Bhagavad Gita.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Realization and the innate. Dialogues on the oneness of the Self, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Amritabindu Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 11.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-inquiry. Dialogues on Advaita Vedanta and the murtis especially Ganesha, the depths and the ego, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Amritabindu Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 11.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the happiness of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on knowledge and activity, transient ignorance, devotion and knowledge, self-importance and God, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Avadhuta Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 10.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 48 to 51
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the beginningless and endless nature of the Self. Dialogues on the innate ability to practice Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Avadhuta Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 10.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the sole existence of Brahman. Dialogues on the unreality of the individual, peace of mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Avadhuta Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 9.
Actionless action, upadesa, the eternal state, freedom from thought, the nature of the mind, the unreality of the triad.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the meaning of “This Self is Brahman.” Dialogues on gratitude, mental conception and Self-inquiry, sleep and awareness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svetasvatara Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 9.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Realization and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svetasvatara Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 8.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 44 to 47
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on abidance as the Self. Dialogues on objects and Reality, Self-Knowledge and states of mind, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svetasvatara Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 8.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the inner celebration of the jayanti of Sri Sankaracarya. Dialogues on knowledge beyond the senses, the vast purpose of Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svetasvatara Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 7.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of Brahman and one’s existence. Dialogues on meditation and the mind, freedom from conditions and states of the body and the mind, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svetasvatara Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 7.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the egoless nature of the Self and the Knowledge of it. Dialogues on thought and Self-inquiry, Consciousness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 6.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 40 to 43
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the knower of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on dissolution of the ego, Existence and the thought “I am,” and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 6.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the undefined, unconfined nature of the Self. Dialogues on what is needed, the source and nature of the ego, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 5.
Hatha yoga, dhyana, vow of silence, jnana marga, the Gods, freedom from misery.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the difference-less Knowledge of the Self. A dialogue on freedom from the ego by Self-inquiry and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 5.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on spiritual experience, bodiless Existence, Self-knowing Knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 4.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 36 to 39
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on where and by whom Brahman, the Self, is known. Dialogues on Consciousness and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 4.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the certainty of Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on the unreality of the ego and the reality of the Self, Knowledge transcendent of thought, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 3.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of the knower as the revelation of the Self’s Existence. Dialogues on the question, the knower, being without difference, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 3.
The seen is unreal, neti-neti, inquire to know Brahman now, a young girl’s questions, taking leave.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Reality of the Self and Knowledge free of imagination. Dialogues on peace beyond ideas, preparation for death, bliss, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 2.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the nonobjective Knowledge of the true nature of the Self. Dialogues on grace and Knowledge, the dissolution of ideas, that in which the conceiver and the concept are absent, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 2.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 31 to 35
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Existence of Brahman. Dialogues on continuous Knowledge, happiness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 1.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the changeless, attributeless existence of the Self, awareness and the senses, being ardent in one’s spiritual practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 1.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the true nature of the Self’s existence. Dialogues on the unreality of the universe and the reality of Being, the need for ardent, consistent practice, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Svatmanirupanam and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 1.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the self-evident nature of the Knowledge of the Self, the illusory nature of maya, and Self-inquiry. Dialogues on the knower and the known, the destruction of difficulties by inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from the Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 1.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 28 to 30
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Brahman and the Knowledge of the knower. Dialogues on spiritual practice, peace and equanimity, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from the Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from the Song of Ribhu chapter 44.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on God and Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on the Existence of “I am” and Self-Abidance, the teachings and blessings, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in English of a portion of the Gnostic Tripartite Tractate and in Tamil from chapter 44 of the Song of Ribhu.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the absolute freedom of the Self from the non-Self. Dialogues on the power of words, immortality, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 43 of the Song of Ribhu.
The nonexistence of ignorance, misidentification, the nonobjectified Self, and God’s doings.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Reality and the Self. Dialogues on That, spiritual opportunity, action and egoless Knowledge, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 43 of the Song of Ribhu.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Knowledge beyond thought. Dialogues identity and thought, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 42 of the Song of Ribhu.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 24 to 27
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the self-existent, self-evident nature of the Self. Dialogues on inquiry to know one’s true Existence, the Knowledge of Atman and Brahman, freedom from attachment and the realization of the Self of all, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 42 of the Song of Ribhu.
The nonexistence of the ego, the nature of avidya.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on abidance as the Self. Dialogues on Self-abidance, inspiration and joy, the Knowledge-essence, reality, the ignorant one, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of the Hastamalakiyam and in Tamil from chapter 41 of the Song of Ribhu.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the bodiless, egoless true nature of the Self. Dialogues on discrimination, spiritual practice and freedom from misidentification with the body, Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Chandogya Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 41 of the Song of Ribhu.
Chapter 9 - Description of the Topic of Liberation Outside the Body, Verses 20 to 23
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on the knower of thoughts, discerning the Self’s freedom from upadhi-s, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 40 of the Song of Ribhu.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Self’s freedom from thought. Dialogues on “I, I,” and “I”-thought, how a sage views others, love, freedom from “me” and “mine,” the meaning of “formless,” and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 40 of the Song of Ribhu.
Spiritual leaders, ease of Self-Realization, ignorance and reincarnation.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the ever-existent nature of Brahman and Self-Knowledge. Dialogues on freedom from confusion, nonobjective Self-inquiry, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 39 of the Song of Ribhu.
Initial silence is followed by spiritual instruction on the Knowledge of the Self. Dialogue on the meaning of “I,” happiness, and other spiritual topics. Concludes with a recitation in Sanskrit and English of verses from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and in Tamil from chapter 39 of the Song of Ribhu.