Dr. Sarvepalli Anantha Padmanabha Rao, M.S., distilled the wisdom of Vedas, and Upanishads by discovering “Panchama MahaVakya” or 5th Great Aphorism that states “Tat Asmi PrabhO.” India’s great teacher Adi Shankaracharya composed a single verse, “Eka Shloki” in Sanskrit to capture the essence of the “Four Mahavakyas” (MahaVakya Chatushtaya), Upanishadic Aphorisms. Dr. Sarvepalli went ahead to encapsulate Knowledge and Wisdom or ‘Upadesha’ of Great Guru Shankara in one short, brief, and a precise statement which in Indian tradition can be called the ‘Fifth or Panchama MahaVakya’.
Tag Archives: Panchama MahaVakya-Tat Asmi PrabhO
FIFTH MAHAVAKYA – TAT ASMI PRABHO – FUNDAMENTAL DUALISM
Aphorism refers to a short, concise statement of principle. The ‘Upanishads’ are commentaries on texts called Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda. The Upanishads include four short, pointed sentences expressing a general truth. These Upanishadic Aphorisms are popularly known as ‘MahaVakya Chatushtaya’ or Four MahaVakyas. These four statements are primarily concerned with …
Continue reading “FIFTH MAHAVAKYA – TAT ASMI PRABHO – FUNDAMENTAL DUALISM”
Whole Dude - Whole Spirituality 