ADI SHANKARACHARYA | nirvana shatkam

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ADI SHANKARACHARYA

NIRVANA SHATKAM

Let there be peace and love among all beings of the universe. OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

HE true base of the term "I" is not the mind, intellect, ego or perception; nor is It the sense of hearing, taste, smell or sight; nor is It the sky, earth, fir or air. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

2. It is not what is called vital breath [prana], nor is It the five vital forces. It is not the seven elements of the body, neither is It the five sheaths forming the body. It is not the organ of speech, hand, foot the organ of procreation or excretion. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

3. The true "I" is not endowed with hatred or affection, nor has It greed or infatuation. It is bereft of pride and the feeling of rivalry. Neither is It the goal of ordinary men, like duty, money, or sense life; nor is It even liberation, coveted by people of great merits. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

4. The true "I" does not gain anything by meritorious deeds nor does It lose anything by evil deeds; It has neither happiness nor sorrow. It is not attained by holy chants of mystic power or by pilgrimage; nor is It gained by the study of Vedas or the performance of Vedic sacrifices. It is not the act of taking food, the articles of food or the agent who eats. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

5. The true "I" has no death or doubt; nor has It any difference in species. It has no father nor mother, for it is Unborn. It has no friend or relative; It is neither Guru nor disciple. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

6. The true "I" is without any modification and it is formless. Being all-pervading, It exists everywhere. Being unattached to sense objects, It has no release [liberation] to be achieved. It is not an object of knowledge. It is "I" that is of the form of Shiva, the essence of knowledge and beautitude.

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