Atma Anatma Vivekah

Atma Anatma Viveka is a concise yet comprehensive manual of Advaita Vedanta, ascribed to Sri Sankaracharya. It serves as a practical guide for spiritual aspirants to cultivate Viveka (discernment) between the sentient Self (Atman) and the insentient matter (Anatma). The text elucidates the nature of the three bodies, the five sheaths (Panchakosha), and the three states of consciousness, establishing their difference from the pure Witness-Consciousness. The process of Panchikarana (compounding of elements) is also explained to clarify the gross universe's origin. This edition provides the Sanskrit verses alongside Swami Atmapriyananda's clear English translation and copious notes, making the subtle truths of non-dualistic philosophy accessible for modern students.