VEDANTA

Science of Consciousness

jiva brahman aikya

jīva brahman aikya

Unity, identity, or equality (aikya, from eka, one) of brahman (infinite consciousness) and the limited, living experience (jīva).

Extended definition:
  • jiva brahman aikya

    This is beautifully emphasized in the famous verse by Śaṅkarācārya:

    brahma satyaṃ jaganmithyā jīvo brahmaiva nāparaḥ ।

    "Consciousness is real, the world is dependently real. The living entity and infinite consciousness are not different."

    How are they equal? ​​Brahman is the real supporting ground (adhiṣṭhāna) of jagat (world) and jīva (consciousness plus the experience of living individuality).

The explanation of this Sanskrit term was written by Simon de Jong.
On the index page you will find the complete Sanskrit glossary.

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