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Tat Tvam Asi
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The Indian saying you’re referring to is “Tat Tvam Asi,” which translates to “That Thou Art” or “You Are That” in English[1][2][3]. This is a profound philosophical statement from Hindu philosophy, specifically found in the Chandogya Upanishad, one of the ancient Sanskrit texts of Hinduism[1][2].
“Tat Tvam Asi” is considered one of the Mahavakyas (great utterances) of the Upanishads and expresses the relationship between the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality or supreme consciousness (Brahman)[1][3]. The phrase consists of three parts:
1. Tat: meaning “that,” referring to the Absolute or Brahman
2. Tvam: meaning “you” or “thou,” referring to the individual self
3. Asi: meaning “are” or “art,” affirming the identity between the two[2][3]
This saying encapsulates a core concept in Hindu philosophy, asserting that the individual soul (Atman) is fundamentally one with the supreme reality (Brahman)[1]. It suggests that our true nature is not limited to our individual identities but is, in essence, identical with the ultimate reality that underlies all existence[3].
The phrase is often used in spiritual teachings to guide individuals towards self-realization and understanding of their true nature beyond the limited ego-self[2][3]. It’s a central tenet in Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic school of Hindu philosophy, which interprets this statement in its most literal sense to mean that the individual self and the ultimate reality are one and the same[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/tat-tvam-asi
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/society/faith/tat-tvam-asi-explained/article36701998.ece
[3] https://tomdas.com/2018/08/13/tat-tvam-asi/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu7drfZvYMA
[5] https://www.opus.travel/%40didem/tat-tvam-asi-%E2%80%98i-am-you-you-are-me-a-rooted-philosophy
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Created: July 31, 2024
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