Atma Bodha, Verse 25: The notion “I know” arises from mixing Atma (existence-consciousness) with mind modifications. While I-sense (aham) belongs to mind and changes (I am cold, hot, bored, etc.), Atma is the unchanging presence in which all activities occur. Thoughts depend on Awareness for existence, while Awareness remains independent (satya-mithya relationship).

Atma Bodha, Verse 26: Neither Atma undergoes modification nor does inert buddhi have capacity to know. The jiva (individual) is deluded in thinking “I am the knower/seer.” Within mind, two operations occur: object-thoughts (vrtti) and I-know thoughts (ego). Enlightenment isn't ego becoming aware of Self, but recognizing ego as mithya (dependent reality) and Consciousness as satyam (independent reality).

Atma Bodha, Verse 27: Taking oneself to be a jiva creates fear, just as mistaking rope for snake creates fear. This superimposition (adhyasa) occurs due to ignorance (avidya) of true nature. While world offers solutions to improve the “snake” (jiva), real solution is removing the ignorance that causes the superimposition.

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