Process of visual perception

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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.

 

 

 

Please see 'The process of visual perception' under the heading 'Terms and

Concepts in Vedanta on my website www.geocities.com/snsastri.

 

This has also been given in my summary of Vedanta paribhasha, Part 1-

Perception, on the same website under Vedanta Part II. Hope this makes it

clear.

 

S.N.Sastri