Ashtavakra – 1 – Instruction on Self-Realization

• Ashtavakra Gita

Ashtavakra – 1 – Instruction on Self-Realization

 

Janaka said:

1.1
Master,
how is Knowledge to be achieved, detachment acquired,
liberation attained?

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Ashtavakra said:

1.2
To be free,
shun the experiences of the senses
like poison.
Turn your attention to
forgiveness, sincerity, kindness, simplicity, truth.

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1.3
You are not earth, water, fire or air. Nor are you empty space. Liberation is to know yourself
as Awareness alone—
the Witness of these.

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1.4
Abide in Awareness
with no illusion of person.
You will be instantly free and at peace.