ESSAYS

Sukshma sharira is the subtle body of mind, senses, and vital forces. Inert by itself, it reflects consciousness and carries impressions across lifetimes.

Sthula sharira is the physical body, born of food and sustained by food. Though vital for spiritual pursuit, it is not the Self but only an instrument.

In Vedanta, shruti means revealed scripture, especially the Upanishads. It is the unique pramana for Self-knowledge, revealing Brahman where perception and inference cannot reach.

Shrishti-Drishti-Vada is the Vedantic model that says creation comes first, perception after. A provisional teaching, it affirms order and dharma before guiding the seeker to subtler non-dual insights.

Shama is mastery of the mind, the ability to quiet distractions and direct thought toward Self-knowledge. It is the first jewel of the sixfold wealth in Vedanta.

Samadhana is the discipline of one-pointedness — the steady orientation of the mind toward Self-knowledge, free from distraction or dispersion.