The four statements are so profound that books can be written on each one of them. They help us to look inwardly, and give each one of us a direction in our spiritual quest.
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| Mahavaakyas | ||||||||||
| Mahavaakyas have come down to us from the ancient Rishis and Munis, through the compilation of their wisdom in the Vedas. These are thought-provoking, all time Truth. The four statements are so profound that books can be written on each one of them. They help us to look inwardly, and give each one of us a direction in our spiritual quest. | ||||||||||
| 1 | अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि | I am Brahman. | Anusandhan Vaakya | Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Yajurveda | ||||||
| 2 | तत् त्वम् असि | Thou art That. | Upadesh Vaakya | Chhandogya Upanishad . Saama Veda | ||||||
| 3 | अयमात्मा ब्रह्म | This Atman is Brahman. | Anubhav Vaakya | Mandukya Upanishad. Atharva Veda | ||||||
| 4 | प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म | Pure knowledge is Brahman. | Lakshan Vaakya | Aitareya Upanishad. Rig Veda | ||||||
| The four Mahavaakyas have been analysed by numerous scholars. In fact, Shankaracharya's commentaries have formed the basis of many a latter day thinker. | ||||||||||
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