Essence of Hindu Philosophy (Mahavakyas and Core Teachings)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
The Mahavakya of Identity
Original
अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि
Transliteration
Aham Brahmasmi
Meaning / Translation
I am Brahman (the Absolute Reality/Universal Consciousness).
The Mahavakya of Oneness
Original
तत्त्वमसि
Transliteration
Tat Tvam Asi
Meaning / Translation
That Thou Art (You are that ultimate reality).
The Mahavakya of Non-Duality
Original
प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म
Transliteration
Prajnanam Brahma
Meaning / Translation
Consciousness is Brahman.
The Principle of Action (Bhagavad Gita 2.47)
Original
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
Transliteration
Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana | Ma karma-phala-hetur bhur ma te sango’stvakarmani ||
Meaning / Translation
You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
The Concept of Eternal Soul (Bhagavad Gita 2.23)
Original
नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः। न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः॥
Transliteration
Nainam chindanti shastrani nainam dahati pavakah | Na chainam kledayantyapo na shoshayati marutah ||
Meaning / Translation
Weapons cannot cut the soul, nor can fire burn it; water cannot wet it, nor can the wind dry it.