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Advaita, as it is known widely is a part of Indian spiritual thought process well set in the esoteric philosophy. An inquiry into the internal experiences of an individual and the relationship of the individual with the world of experiences, are the theme of this philosophical journey in finding the reality of Experiences. Aparokshanubhuti as the name suggests it is the most immediate experience of all even before the experience of objects arise in our cognition. The truth, who everyone is in reality is exposed through this process.

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Aparokshanibhuti 050 - Verses 141 to 144

2022/02/08

The final four verses of the book. Discussing the method of remaining in the conviction of what we have understood as our nature and the nature of reality of experiences. As a concession to those who are incapable of this logical analysis and Rajayoga method of Vedanta, Acharya Sankara is advocating the shraddha is Guru and Deva Bhakti as a solution.

Aparokshanubhuti 049 - Verses 136 - 140

2022/02/01

Final methods of establishing in the seat of Nidhidhyasanam the cause and effect relationship being notional also need to be dissolved and remain in the pure experience of awareness which is nothing other than Brahamakaravritti.

Aparokshanubhuti 048 - Verses 129 to 135

2022/01/25

Following the Vedantic Samadhi is explained in these verses along with the next verses are giving the process by the Vrutti control to remain established in Brahmakara Vrutti

Aparokshanubhuti 047 - Verses 123 to 128

2022/01/18

What is Nidhidhyasanam following the Vedantic Samadhi is explained in these verses along with the pitfalls that can be the impediments in the process is also explained.

Aparokshanubhuti 046 - Verses 118 to 122

2022/01/11

In this Sankara continues his definitions of Raja Yoga terminologies from the Advaita view point and negates the Patanjali HataYoga means. Pranayama, Pooraka, Kumbhaka, Rechaka, Prathyahara, Dharana etc.

Aparokshanubhuti 045 - Verses 113 to 117

2021/12/28

Continuing the discussion on Advaita meditation on Sidhasanam, Mulabandham and Drshti from the non-duality point of view is explained.

Aparokshanubhuti 044 - Verses 107 to 112

2021/12/21

In this the Advaita approach to Mounam, Desam, Kalam and Asaanm which are totally different from the traditional meanings are explained as abidance in Brahman as per Sri Sankara.

Aparokshanubhuti 043 - Verses 105 & 106

2021/12/14

In these two verses Acharya is explaining the techniques as per Advaita how to practice NiyamaH and TyagaH for achieving the state of Nidhidhyasana

Aparokshanubhuti 042 - Verses 101 to 104

2021/12/07

Sankara is helping those who could not understand the Truth explained in his first 100 verses by bringing in the Nirguna Barhaman Nidhidhyasanam with fifteen steps. He uses the Pantajali yoga terms in the Advaita aspect.

Aparokshanubhuti 041 - Verses 99 to 100

2021/11/30

Concluding the philosophical portion of the text Acharya is categorically denying the popular notion of Prarabhdha in Jnani. As per him in doing this there is great injustice to Vedanta Philosophy by such views. How can both Prarabhdha and Jnana co-exist? Therefore there is no Prarabhdha for a Jnani. He further sets forth the fifteen folded Nirguna Brahma Nidhidhyasana for the sake of mediocre aspirants who were unable to grasp the philosophical import of the earlier verses.

Aparokshanubhuti 040 - Verses 95 to 98

2021/11/23

Final verse before concluding the philosophy of Adhyasa and thereby the ideas of Prarabhdha Karma etc is being negated. Acharya removes the doubt about the validity of Vedas as to why then these are explained in the Sruthi Vakhyas

Aparokshanubhuti 039 - Verses 90 to 94

2021/11/16

The three karma related effects of Agami, Sanchita and Prarabhda is detailed in this episode. How the knowledge of Self negates the very existence of them in reality is explained