Atma Bodha (Self-Knowledge): Wise Person May Behave as an Ignorant – Jnani Moves Like the Wind - 8C
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Atma Bodha, Verse 47: The perfect yogi sees the entire universe in their own Self through jñāna–cakṣu (eye of wisdom). Though perception remains, the jnani isn't fooled, understanding that Brahman manifests as many without undergoing any change. The many ultimately resolve into one.
Atma Bodha, Verse 48: The entire universe is Atman alone, just as pots are only clay. Forms don't create real duality since they share one substance. After knowledge, one can cherish differences as Ishvara's glory without feeling small. Mithya doesn't affect satyam, so there's no need to “cross samsara” since everything is Ishvara.
Atma Bodha, Verse 49: The jivanmukta gives up identification with previous upadhi (limiting adjunct) attributes, recognizing their true nature as sat–chit–ananda. After knowledge, attributes remain but no longer cover Atma. Like a larva becoming a butterfly, the seeker sheds the old self through consistent contemplation.
Atma Bodha, Verses 50-52: After crossing the ocean of delusion and killing the monsters of likes-dislikes, the yogi rests in peace. Like Rama's journey to reclaim Sita, one crosses samsara through knowledge. The wise person remains unaffected by upadhis like space, moving freely like wind, acting from fullness rather than need. Though living with attributes, they remain unbound, setting loving boundaries while doing Ishvara's work.
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