Upanishadic consciousness — definition?
Inner spiritual awareness focused on self-realization.
Neti neti method — purpose?
Negates all attributes to approach Brahman.
Mahavakyas — examples?
Tat Tvam Asi, Aham Brahmasmi, emphasizing non-duality.
Ignorance (avidya) — role?
Root cause of suffering and bondage.
Upanishads — pedagogical tools?
Dialogues, metaphors, paradoxes for realization.
Brahman — nature?
Infinite, attribute-less ultimate reality.
Atman — essence?
Eternal self, identical with Brahman in realization.
States of consciousness — four?
Waking, dreaming, deep sleep, turiya.
Turiya — meaning?
Pure consciousness, the background of all states.
Self-realization — result?
Unity of Atman and Brahman, liberation.
Yoga — main focus?
Controlling mind modifications (vṛttis).
Vṛtti types — examples?
Pramāṇa, viparyaya, vikalpa, nidrā, smṛti.
Nirvikalpa Samadhi — characteristic?
State of complete mental absorption, no modifications.
Nyaya-Vaisheshika — consciousness?
Fundamental, eternal Puruṣa, distinct from matter.
Puruṣa — role?
Pure consciousness, witnessing all experiences.
Prakṛti — nature?
Unconscious matter, governed by guṇas.
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1. What is Upanishadic consciousness?
2. What is the role or purpose of the different states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and turiya) in understanding or experiencing consciousness?
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