Book Title: Vivek Chudamani
Author(s): Shankaracharya, Madhavanand Swami
Publisher: Advaita Ashram

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________________ VIVEKACHUDAMANI 205 the Guru is perfectly and indubitably discerned, then it can lead to no more doubt. [ 1Samadhi &c.---Nirvikalpa Samadhi. 2 Words such as “ Thou art That," and so on. 3 Discerned-realised in Samadhi. ] स्वस्याविद्याबन्धसम्बन्धमोक्षा त्सत्यज्ञानानन्दरूपात्मलब्धौ। शास्त्रं युक्तिर्देशिकोक्तिः प्रमाणं . am: ET Fiera: FATTA 11 898 11 474. In the realisation of the Atman, the Existence-Knowledge-Bliss Absolute, through the breaking of one's connection with the bondage of Avidyâ or Ignorance, scriptures,' reasoning? and the words of the Guru are the proofs, while one's own experience earned by concentratings the mind is another proof. [ 1Scriptures--which tell of one's eternal identity with Brahman and declare all duality to be unreal. Reasoning-upon those scriptural statements so as to be convinced of their truth. For instance, one can argue that bondage being a creation of one's mind must be unreal and that knowledge of Brahman dispels, it, and so on. Words &c.-The Guru is a man of realisation, perfectly unselfish and full of love. He is therefore an Apta, and as such his words are authority. Experience &c.--This is the ultimate proof. For otherwise one is not perfectly satisfied. Concentrating &c.min Samadhi. 1 http://www.Apnihindi.com

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