Atma Bodha, Verse 38: The verse outlines the method of nididhyasana (Vedantic contemplation), beginning with proper preparation: sitting in a quiet place (vivikta deśe), with controlled senses (vijitendriyaḥ) and mind free from attachments (virāgaḥ). The process starts with alternative nostril breathing or japa to calm the mind, followed by systematic contemplation on the Self as limitless (anantam) and non-dual (ekam). During practice, one examines the five koshas through neti–neti, connects with definitions of Self, and uses silence as a pointer to Awareness. This contemplation helps integrate and actualize the knowledge through profound insights.

Atma Bodha, Verse 39: The verse presents two approaches to contemplation: either bringing the mind back to Ishvara–Atma–Jagat when it wanders, or allowing thoughts while recognizing they're name-form superimposed on Self (like clouds in sky). Both approaches have risks – becoming unrelatable or subtly reidentifying with individual “me.” The solution is maintaining the attitude “I am in process of clarity” while understanding that consciousness remains unchanged regardless of thoughts. All perceived objects (dṛśyam) resolve in the Self, like space (ākāśavat) remaining free despite containing everything.

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