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That resides everywhere is Atmā 

That one and undivided is Atmā

That everything and You is Atmā

Why is there repetition about Atmā ?


Relaxed mind goes off to sleep

Confused mind has doubts in heap

Repetition brings clarity with no trance 

Repetition removes all traces of ignorance 


'To exist' is constant and that begins everything 

'To do', 'To enjoy' revolve around this thing

The process of living has sixfold changes 

The process of dying has fourfold stages


First that goes is speech and expression 

Next that goes is mind and obsession

Then the Prana exit the body without a sound 

Lastly the fire cools down without being bound 


People gather around the loved one’s body

People do seva while they depart this body

People continue projections about death

People continue inspection until last breath


'Maranakramā' is what Jivā undergoes

Satsampatikramā is what Jnāni undergoes

Jivā returns back to the world to fulfill karmā

Jnāni has one way ticket and never returns 


Self-evident Atmā is to be known 

Self-evident Atmā is to be understood 

Self-evident Atmā is Sat chit Ananda

Self-evident Atmā is That and You


Swamini Svatmavidyananda class Chandogya class 56

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  1. AdisaktiDecember 8, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    Very nice poetry. You are doing wonderful sravanam.

    May it long continue.

    with love and om
    Swaminiji

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