Introduction In Ashtavakra Gita, Sage Ashtavakra helps King Janaka as the later attempts to realize who he is in his innermost essence, transcending time, period and actions. We can name this attempt as “Atma Smaranam” for our understanding. “Atma Smaranam” is not a mental exercise; it is not about reminiscing certain memories or events from the past, trying to erase bad memories and reinforce good ones. It is an attempt to step back from one’s body mind complex, contemplating inward to stay rooted in the unconditioned, free, peaceful, omnipresent, blissful existence consciousness (which we call it as Brahman, Atma, Ultimate Reality etc) that gives light to the mind and senses.
Ashtavakra Gita - Sloka 1.8 - The antidote
Ashtavakra Gita - Sloka 1.8 - The antidote
Ashtavakra Gita - Sloka 1.8 - The antidote
Introduction In Ashtavakra Gita, Sage Ashtavakra helps King Janaka as the later attempts to realize who he is in his innermost essence, transcending time, period and actions. We can name this attempt as “Atma Smaranam” for our understanding. “Atma Smaranam” is not a mental exercise; it is not about reminiscing certain memories or events from the past, trying to erase bad memories and reinforce good ones. It is an attempt to step back from one’s body mind complex, contemplating inward to stay rooted in the unconditioned, free, peaceful, omnipresent, blissful existence consciousness (which we call it as Brahman, Atma, Ultimate Reality etc) that gives light to the mind and senses.