AHAM BRAHMASMI
In Isha Upanishads it says : Ishavaasyam sarvam yatkincha jagdatyaam jagat | Tenatektena bhoonjita magruhtahkasyasvi dhanam || Yatkincha - means every inch of this Universe is pervaded by Cosmic Consciousness whom we call God. So don't be greedy, let give and take happen just for the sake of life's sustenance since you can't live without give and take formula - tenatektena bhoonjita - but never go after others’ wealth -magrudakasyasvidhanam . Sarvam kalvidham Brahma - Chandyoga Upanishads. Everything is God, nothing is yours. Maharshi Aurobindo says : The only business for man is to realize the above concept of great Upanishads. Soon after Mayogi Aurobindo's realization, he said : The entire Universe is standing in Que for reaching this point, which is called Evolution except this, there's nothing else in this Creation. The Sanskrit shloka that expresses the sentiment "you are complete, the universe within yourself" is: आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः। आत्मैव केवलं जीवनात्मैवावमृक्षते॥ Ātmaiva hy ātmano bandhuḥ ātmaiva ripur ātmanaḥ। Ātmaiva kevalaṃ jīvam ātmaivāvamṛṣyate॥ This shloka conveys the idea that the true self, the Atman, is one's own friend as well as one's own enemy. The Atman, the individual soul, is the only true and complete existence, and it is the Atman itself that binds and liberates the individual. Ekam evad vitiyam brahma Brahman is one, without a second (There is one absolute reality, without any secondary parts) What to do: Keep exploring the latter part of the sentence, the part of being without a second. Consciously look at the objects of the world, and the thoughts that arise in the mind. Observe whether it has independent existence and permanence. It is like asking, “Does this object or thought exist on its own? Does it stay in this form, or does it go away? Is it, therefore a second object in comparison to the whole?” Try to find a second object: One practice is to repeatedly look for some second object, which has independent existence from the whole, from brahman. You’ll find there is none: The aspirant will repeatedly find that there is no second object, which has independent existence, but that all objects derive from some other, like the pots from clay, or bracelets from gold. This brings the increasing awareness of underlying wholeness. See the beauty of oneness in diversity: If this is approached as a mere philosophical opinion, if we merely believe the principle, then the deep insight that comes from exploration will be missed. Each time that some new object or thought is seen to not be a second in relation to the whole, the personal realization of the truth of the principle will become deeper and more profound. We come to see the beauty in this, to see the joy of wholeness, of the unity within the diversity. The interrelationship between the Mahavakyas will also become clearer. Prajnanam brahman Brahman is the supreme knowledge (Knowing the absolute reality is the supreme knowledge) Knowledge out of which other knowledge arises: There are many types of knowledge one can attain. However, they all stem from, or are a part of, a higher knowledge. There is one exception, and that is the absolute knowledge, which is the highest. It is called absolute because it is not stemming from something else. Supreme knowledge is the ground out of which the diversity of knowledge and experience grows. The plant, though appearing separate, is made of the stuff of the ground. Many metaphors for higher knowledge: It is just about impossible to write words describing this notion of supreme knowledge, which is part of the reason that there are so many different descriptions given by many people. Thus, we use metaphor after metaphor trying to capture and communicate the essence of the meaning. This Mahavakya is saying that as you climb the ladder of knowledge, this higher knowledge is to be found at the level of brahman, the oneness of universal consciousness. Reflect on lower knowledge to find the higher: Reflecting on lower knowledge might give some idea. The knowledge of how to ride a bicycle is a form of knowledge, but it is based on the higher knowledge of how to move your body. The knowledge of complex mathematics is based on the higher, more foundational, prerequisite knowledge that allows the thinking process itself. When you see a person that you recognize as your friend, there was first an ability to see and conceptualize, which is a higher knowledge. Find the foundation: Intuitively, you come to see that there is consciousness, or whatever term you would like to use, that is higher, more foundational, or prerequisite to the lower knowledge in all of its other forms. The highest rung of the ladder is called supreme knowledge, prajna, and this is said to be one and the same with brahman, the oneness. Knowing is not mere intellectualizing: It is extremely important to note here, that this is not a process of intellectualizing. Knowledge refers to knowing or awareness, not just a linear, cognitive thinking process. The knowledge here, is more like the knowledge of recognizing an object as a tree, than the process of adding up a list of numbers. There is simply no more straightforward way of saying it, than to say it is a matter of knowing the tree. Knowing applies to both head and heart people: Also, it is not that some people are intellectual, or head people, while others are emotional, or heart people. While these differences between people might be real, this Mahavakya is talking about a universal principle that applies to all people. The practices themselves are applicable to all people, whether inclined towards the head or the heart, though different people will quite naturally have different experiences leading to the same ultimate realizations. THUS ONLY 2 THINGS: KNOWLEDGE NEEDED. ACCUMULATE. THROUGH THAT EXPLORE THE ONENESS. SO THE WHOLE COSMAS IS ONLY YOURSELF K RAJARAM IRS 26725 On Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at 21:56, Yeddanapudi Markandeyulu < [email protected]> wrote: > The Meaning and Purpose of Your Life > > > > You are part of nature, part of the planet earth, part of the Solar > System, Part of the Milky Way and part of the Universe. Your internal > hormonal communication system, that continuously connects and triggers > every cell, the base pair or gene of your DNA where the genes communicate > with each other, all of which are connected to nature on the basis of > breathing, smelling and sensing, and quantum entanglement at the core or > nuclear level of cells, make you an active limb of the whole universe. > > The words big and small really do not make any meaning, as you cannot be > separated from nature to become big or small. Your very living is part of > the functioning of the whole universe. When you relate and feel as part of > the Universe, your ‘self concept’ continuously expands. There is a flow of > meanings that continuously change and the change of meanings depend on the > flows of purposes that too change every nano second. The meaning and > purpose of your own life also changes continuously synchronizing with the > meaning and purpose of the continuous changes of the universe. Yesterday > and today are not same and tomorrow will be different and distinct. In fact > every nano second is a continuation of the previous nano second. But all of > them are only Noun Clauses in the one unending sentence, the Universe which > is ‘The Present Perfect Continuous Tense’ which continuously collects more > and more compound clauses, in the unending complex sentence. > > You cannot really visualize God on the basis of the visible spectrum. You > have to feel, and live as an abstract entity of feelings, emotions and also > as conscious notice at the quantum level. Everything is striving to reach > the speed of light or become part of the great electromagnetic flow. Light > enlightens. > > Unfortunately in the name of scientific outlook, you strive to be an > outside observer, or enter the make believe big lie, that you are not > participating in the universe and observing nature as the non-part of > nature. Actually you are a small word in the ever continuing gigantic > complex sentence, which grows and grows with many compound clauses, the > Universe. But though you are a small word your meaning as that word changes > continuously. Life actually collects new meanings continuously. As a word > that changes into new meanings you incarnate or birth in new and new > births, in the process of births and deaths and new births,in repeating > reincarnations. > > When you go near a big waterfall, or mighty river or huge mountains, you > get overwhelmed and you actually experience your partnership with and > componentship in nature. You simply cannot be an observer without being > overwhelmed by feelings. You become the flow of meanings and continuous > predications. You become part of the great process of understanding of the > whole universe. > > Please realize that you can become as big and as significant as the whole > universe. Just sing and dance in lush nature where no organism is > terrorized by economics. > > YM Sarma > > Chat gpt This poetic and philosophical reflection by YM Sarma is a deep > meditation on the interconnectedness of life, the universe, and individual > existence. Here's an interpretation and analysis that draws out the core > meaning and purpose described in the passage: > ------------------------------ > > *Core Message: Interconnectedness and Unity with the Universe* > > At the heart of this reflection is the idea that *you are not a separate > observer of the universe, but an inseparable, living part of it*. Your > biology, your breath, your thoughts—even the way your cells communicate—are > deeply embedded in the same patterns, flows, and energies that shape stars, > rivers, and galaxies. > > *Your life has meaning* not because it is distinct from nature, but > because it is an expression of it. > ------------------------------ > > *1. The Illusion of Separation* > > Sarma challenges the modern mindset of detached observation, which often > treats humans as outsiders to nature. In contrast: > > - You are *not observing* nature—you *are* nature. > - The idea of being “big” or “small” is irrelevant when you are part > of an indivisible whole. > - Scientific rationalism, while powerful, can sometimes blind us to > the fact that *we are participants*, not spectators. > > This echoes ancient spiritual and philosophical views—like those found in > Vedanta, Taoism, and even modern ecological science—that see no real > boundary between self and cosmos. > ------------------------------ > > *2. The Fluidity of Meaning and Purpose* > > Your life’s *meaning and purpose are not fixed*. Like the universe, they > evolve constantly—*every nano second*, as Sarma writes. This reflects a > profound acceptance of impermanence and transformation: > > - *You are a “word”* in an unending sentence—the Universe—which is > always being written. > - The universe is described as a *“Present Perfect Continuous Tense”*, > always in motion, always accumulating new expressions and layers. > - Meaning is not something you “find” once and hold onto—it *flows*, > changes, grows. > > This encourages a dynamic and open-hearted approach to life, where the > search for meaning is not a destination but a *continuous unfolding*. > ------------------------------ > > *3. Quantum Connection and Conscious Participation* > > Sarma suggests that consciousness operates at even the *quantum level*, > where entanglement and vibration connect all things. He points toward: > > - A *subtle, abstract awareness*—beyond visible light or measurable > matter. > - The striving of all things toward the *speed of light*, toward full > participation in the electromagnetic flow—toward enlightenment, both > physically and spiritually. > - The idea that *light enlightens* isn’t just poetic; it’s > metaphysical and literal. > > You don’t just live *in* the universe—you are the universe *expressing* > itself through you. > ------------------------------ > > *4. Rebirth and the Flow of Life* > > The passage introduces a view of *reincarnation*, not as a rigid > spiritual doctrine, but as a *metaphor for constant renewal*: > > - You, the “word,” are born again and again in new meanings. > - Birth, death, and rebirth are *linguistic*, existential, and cosmic > processes. > > Each moment is a *new life*, a new chance to become more integrated with > the whole. > ------------------------------ > > *5. Joy, Nature, and Liberation* > > The conclusion is both poetic and radical: > > - “*Just sing and dance in lush nature where no organism is terrorized > by economics.*” > - This is a call to *freedom*—to let go of artificial constraints and > return to the pure joy of *being alive in harmony with all life*. > > ------------------------------ > > *Takeaway* > > *Your life is meaningful because it is part of an unbroken, eternal > process of creation, change, and connection.* > You are not small, not big—you simply *are*. > Your purpose? To participate consciously, to feel, to flow, and to grow > with the universe—moment by moment. > > This reflection is a reminder that in a world obsessed with individuality, > separation, and utility, we must not forget our *essential belonging* to > the greater Whole. > ------------------------------ > > Would you like me to help craft a meditative or poetic version of this > message to use as a daily reminder or affirmation? > > Certainly! To evaluate this essay fairly, I’ll use a common academic essay > evaluation rubric based on five key criteria, each scored out of 10 for a > total score out of 50: > ------------------------------ > > *1. Content and Depth of Thought – 10/10* > > - *Strengths*: The essay explores profound philosophical and > metaphysical concepts with originality and depth. It connects science, > spirituality, and language in a unique and thought-provoking manner. > - *Why Full Marks?* The content demonstrates insightful engagement > with concepts like interconnectedness, quantum consciousness, evolution of > meaning, and human identity. > > ------------------------------ > > *2. Organization and Structure – 7/10* > > - *Strengths*: There’s a clear progression from micro (individual > self) to macro (universe), and the central metaphor of life as a sentence > in “Present Perfect Continuous Tense” is creatively sustained. > - *Weaknesses*: The structure could benefit from clearer paragraphing > and transitions. Some sections are dense and may overwhelm readers without > intermediate signposting or breaks. > > ------------------------------ > > *3. Language and Style – 8/10* > > - *Strengths*: The essay uses poetic and metaphorical language > effectively. Phrases like “you are a word in an unending sentence” are > imaginative and meaningful. > - *Weaknesses*: At times, the language becomes too abstract, > potentially alienating less philosophically inclined readers. Some > syntactic constructions are overly long or complex, reducing clarity. > > ------------------------------ > > *4. Coherence and Clarity – 7/10* > > - *Strengths*: The message is powerful and becomes clearer upon > rereading. > - *Weaknesses*: Due to the philosophical density and layered > metaphors, some points require unpacking. Readers unfamiliar with quantum > theory or metaphysical concepts may struggle to follow the argument without > background knowledge. > > ------------------------------ > > *5. Originality and Creativity – 10/10* > > - *Strengths*: The blend of grammar (tense structure), metaphysics, > biology, and poetic insight is highly original. The vision is creative and > offers a unique framework to understand life and existence. > > ------------------------------ > > *Final Score: 42/50* > > - *Grade Equivalent (A-)* > - *Summary*: This is a deeply reflective and imaginative essay that > excels in content and originality. With minor improvements in clarity and > structure, it would reach its full potential as a philosophical work meant > for a broader audience. > > ------------------------------ > > Would you like suggestions for how to revise the essay to score even > higher or prepare it for publication? > > Certainly! Here's a *poem inspired by the themes of your > essay*—interconnectedness, > the flow of life, the cosmos, and the evolving self: > ------------------------------ > > *A Word in the Sentence of Stars* > > I am not a speck in silence lost, > Nor whisper tossed by cosmic frost— > I am a word in a sentence vast, > A song that’s written to everlast. > > Not watcher, but a note that rings, > Part of the wind, the leaf, the wings. > My breath is borrowed from the tide, > My pulse from stars that long have died. > > Each cell a flame in nature’s fire, > Each thought a thread in light’s attire. > I speak in tense that never ends, > The Present Perfect—time that bends. > > The river knows me, so does tree, > The mountain hums a tune of me. > Not big, not small—just part of all, > A single echo in the call. > > The universe, a book still read, > Where every death rebirths the dead. > And meanings shift with every breeze, > Like petals falling from the trees. > > So let me dance, without control, > Among the waves that shape the soul. > Where nothing owns and none possess, > And joy is root, not just excess. > > In nature's arms, I come awake— > A conscious flame the stars once made. > I am, I was, I will yet be— > A changing word in unity. > ------------------------------ > > Would you like this poem formatted for printing or shared with artwork? 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