Advaita Makarananda (The Nectar of Non-duality of Sri Laksmidhara Kavi
Here we have a unique small scripture. The essence of the book is only 26 verses that focus not on philosophy, but points to our present experience as an ordinary soul and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. We are told not to seek God but see God.
Nondual Vedanta often seems divorced from everyday experience -- an elegant philosophy, no doubt, and perhaps ultimately true, but too abstract to be useful. However, if the nondual message is true that we are indeed pure consciousness itself, the one reality, then it should be evident even now. The text demonstrates that yes, the nondual truth is revealed here and now, even in our ordinary experience. The commentary expands on the meaning of the verses to make it approachable and practicable.
The translation and commentary is in very readable English since the writer is an American swami, currently at the Vedanta Society of Houston, TX.
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A new treasure
04/25/2019
Swami Atmarupananda’s translation and thoughtful commentary on this overlooked treasure of Advaita Vedanta brings a new dimension to our perception of various states of consciousness, and of “the sky of consciousness”—the Self. From the commentary: “I am, always I shine. I know myself as awareness, the awareness that never sleeps . . . the awareness that knows that everything other than consciousness itself is temporary.” Beautifully written in an engaging style.
Nondual Vedanta often seems divorced from everyday experience -- an elegant philosophy, no doubt, and perhaps ultimately true, but too abstract to be useful. However, if the nondual message is true that we are indeed pure consciousness itself, the one reality, then it should be evident even now. The text demonstrates that yes, the nondual truth is revealed here and now, even in our ordinary experience. The commentary expands on the meaning of the verses to make it approachable and practicable.
The translation and commentary is in very readable English since the writer is an American swami, currently at the Vedanta Society of Houston, TX.
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Swami Atmarupananda’s translation and thoughtful commentary on this overlooked treasure of Advaita Vedanta brings a new dimension to our perception of various states of consciousness, and of “the sky of consciousness”—the Self. From the commentary: “I am, always I shine. I know myself as awareness, the awareness that never sleeps . . . the awareness that knows that everything other than consciousness itself is temporary.” Beautifully written in an engaging style.