Process of Cognition

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Namaste Sri Shastri-ji,

 

Can you kindly explain the process of cognizing the external object as

explained by the seers of advaita? I have a limited exposure of texts

of advaita. In mAndukya kArika gaudapAdAcharya says that the perception

of name and form is due to " chitta spandana " and ultimately he equates

pure mind/chitta to Atman. But there seems to be no elaboration on the

process of cognition in that work neither by gaudapAda nor by shankara.

I have heard that in vedAnta paribhAsha and panchadashi this has been

enumerated. If you can post it in a simplified form it will be very

much helpful for the beginners here.

 

It's a pleasure to have a learned person like you in this list!

 

Yours in Sri Ramakrishna,

 

Br. Vinayaka.