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Iswara and Mandukya Upanishad mantra 1-6

Document / July 31, 2026 / Advaita, Atma, Brahman, Deep sleep state, Dream state, Iswara, Mandukya Upnishad, Mantra 1-6, OM, Turya, Vedanta, Waking state

Introduction This document was used to teach Mantra 1-6 of Mandukya Upanishad in the three years course at Bombay for prospective Swami’s. [written by Swami Gurubhaktananda] It is the contention of some that: 1. Realization of Iswara is the path for Self-realization 2.Jiva is identical to Iswara. 3. Jiva is ignorant about this identity. 4.Therefore, […]

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Roles of Iswara in Advaita Vedanta

Why is it important?1) A clear, correct, and consistent definition and understanding of the roles Iswara in Advaita Vedanta is necessary for the study of ultimate goal of self-knowledge.2) To remove the possibility of conflating Iswara with Atma. [Iswara =/ Atma or Brahman]3) To remove the possibility of conflating Iswara realization with Self-realization. Click here