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1. Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara)

Whenever a thought, sensation, or emotion arises,

inquire: “Who am I?”

Recognize: “I am not the body, not the mind;

I am pure Awareness.”

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2. Neti-neti (Not this, not this)

Reject all that is perceived as “not-Self.”

What remains after all rejection is the Self.

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3. Abidance in the Self (Nididhyasana)

Do not meditate on anything; simply remain as Being.

Rest in the knowledge: “I am Brahman.”

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4. Dissolution of the world

See the world as a mere appearance in Consciousness.

Do not deny it; deny its reality.

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5. Silence (Mauna)

True silence is the absence of mental interference.

In silence, the Self shines by itself.

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6. Firm knowledge (Jnana Nishtha)

Remain established in the certainty: “I am ever free.”

No effort, no practice, no goal.

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Essence of the Ribhu Gita

Nothing is to be attained.

Nothing is to be removed.