Friday, February 27, 2026

Excerpt from 'Viveka Chudamani' Crest jewel of discrimination - Adi Sankara Bhagavatpada



A  treasure  hidden  deep  below  under  the  earth  can  be  found  only when  the  exact  site  is  known,  excavations  carried  out  and  the earth,  stones,  etc.,  covering  it  are  removed;  never  can  it  come  out by  merely  calling  its  name.

Similarly,  the  pure  Truth  of  the  Self, hidden  by  illusion  (Maya)  and  its  effects,  can  be  attained  through the  instructions  of  one  who  is  knower  of  Brahman,  followed  by reflection,  meditation  etc.  But  never  can  the  Self  emerge  and manifest  itself  by  repeating  perverted  reasoning.



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