"You are not the earth, nor water, nor fire, nor air, nor space. To attain Liberation, know yourself as the Self, the Witness of all these."

You are the changeless witness ( Sakshi ) of all changes. The waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states pass through you, but they do not alter your true nature.

"How is one to attain Knowledge? How is one to get Liberation? How is renunciation attained? Tell me this, O Lord." – King Janaka asks.

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Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission, was a master at translating the "shaggy" Sanskrit logic into crisp, relatable English. His commentary on the Ashtavakra Gita is highly sought after for several reasons:

: It is traditionally considered a "post-graduate" text for advanced seekers who have already stabilized their minds through initial meditation practices. Key Themes of the Commentary Ashtavakra Gita - Swami Chinmayananda 1997 | PDF - Scribd

You are not the body, the mind, or the senses. You are the changeless witness of them all.

: The commentary emphasizes that this text is meant only for advanced sadhakas (practitioners) who have purified their minds. For immature students, these "explosively dangerous" thoughts can result in a loss of faith in Reality.

This text is considered “uttama adhikari” – meant for the most qualified and ripe seeker. Swami Chinmayananda often warned that beginners should first study the Bhagavad Gita or Upanishads before diving into Ashtavakra’s intense fire of wisdom.

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