Qualities of Atman

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Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

“Because 'I' exists in all the three states (which come and go), it is

independent of and different from the three states. Because it observes the

coming and going of the three states, 'I' is eternal. We have understood that

three states are brought about by the past Karma. Because we have now

understood that the Atman is different from the three states, these karmas do

not taint the Atman at all. Therefore Atman ('I') is ever Shuddha (pure).

Because Atman knows about the coming and going of the three states, it is not

Jada (inert) but is a Buddha (knower). Because it is not tainted by sin and

merit, it does not have avidya (ignorance), kama(desire), or karma. Therefore

it is Mukta (liberated, unbound). Though the three states come and go the Atman

remains the same. Therefore it is Avikriya (changeless). In all the three

states there is no deficiency in the capability of the Atman with respect to its

nature, which is of the form of knowledge. Therefore it is referre

d to as Aparilupta Drik (that which does ot have deficient vision). Because 'I'

alone exists in all the three states, it is Adviteeya (that which is without a

second).

 

Only after analysing the three states of consciousness we understood the above

facts one after the other. Understanding all the above mentioned aspects of

Atman was made possible because of proper understanding of the three states of

consciousness.

 

All this knowledge could be attained through analysis. This should culminate in

experience. For this, Sadguru's blessing is absolutely necessary."

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta- 14 part V

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

 

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