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When reading about Vedanta, we come across words like jnana , consciousness, Brahman, Paramatma, our true nature. They sound simple at first, but when you try to really understand them, they start slipping away. The texts keep saying it’s indescribable, beyond words, yet the goal is to realise it. Then come the familiar teachings: you are not the body, not the mind. If we go into detail, they say we are not the following: Annamaya Kosha – the sheath made of food, the physical body we can see and touch. Pranamaya Kosha – the sheath of vital energy, the life force that sustains activity. Manomaya Kosha – the mental sheath, filled with thoughts, emotions, and impulses. Vijnanamaya Kosha – the sheath of intellect and ego, the “I” that decides and acts. Anandamaya Kosha – the sheath of bliss, experienced in moments of quiet contentment or deep sleep. The body changes, the breath rises and falls, the mind wanders, the intellect shifts, even bliss passes. What doesn’t change through ...

This blog is a space for my personal reflections and ideas. While I strive for accuracy, please be aware that my opinions may sometimes be incorrect or subject to error. I apologize in advance for any misinformation. You've probably heard it before—everything is one. Maybe you read it somewhere or heard it in passing. And maybe you thought, okay, but… I feel separate, you feel separate, the world looks divided . Where's the oneness? If it's all one, why this explosion of variety? If Bhagwan is one, why so many names and forms? The Pañcadaśī —a clear and graceful text by Jagadguru Śrī Vidyāraṇya—gives us exactly what we need: a map. It shows how the One unfolds into the many through distinct, recognizable stages, like watching a seed become roots, stem, branches, and leaves. Each stage has its place. Each layer makes sense. Let's walk through it together—as a lens to see what's already here. Why This Map? You might ask: if it's all one, why do we need a map? Why ...