According to Nididhyasana

Introduction

• Prasthanatrayi: Upanishads, Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutra
• Discussion on the topics in Upanishads and Gita

Vision of the Soul

• To be seen: Vision of the soul
• Mundaka Upanishad: Know the Atman
• Means of self-realization: Listening, Contemplation, Nididhyasana

Listening to Vedanta

• Listening to Vedanta from a Guru
• Practical and transcendental nature of the individual
• Knowledge of the soul through listening

Contemplation and Nididhyasana

• Contemplation through logic and thought
• Making knowledge doubt-free
• Removing contrary emotions from the mind

Nididhyasana

• Known as meditation, yoga, meditative practice
• Meditation on the chosen deity, remembrance of the Guru
• Being established in the true nature of the self

Practice and Regular Life

• Sitting in a secluded place, posture
• Disciplined life, regular diet and conduct
• Daily caution and discipline

Practice of Meditation

• Early morning meditation, gradually bringing the mind to the soul
• Discipline of the mind and senses
• Importance of repeated practice

Ultimate State

• State of the mind, withdrawal of senses
• Establishment in the nature of blissful consciousness

State of the Enlightened

• Characteristics of a wise person
• Signs of the final state

Conclusion

• Shivoham: Adi Shankaracharya's true knowledge
• Importance of Guru-disciple tradition
• Purpose of meditation and the ultimate state

Victory be. Om Tat Sat Om Purnamadah Purnamidam Purnat Purnamudachyate Purnasya Purnamadaya Purnameva vashishyate. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. Hari Om Shri Gurubhyo Namah. Om.