*🕉️ Aham Brahmasmi: The Ultimate Truth of Vedanta - Yoga Vasistha Nirvana Prakarana Purvārdha, Section 113, Lesson 351 (Swami Jyotirmayananda)*

Join *Swami Jyotirmayananda**, the last direct disciple of **Swami Sivananda**, as He explores the profound teachings of **Yoga Vasistha**. In this episode, we study **Section 113, Lesson 351* of the *Nirvana Prakarana Purvārdha**, where Swamiji unfolds the realization of **Aham Brahmasmi* – "I am Brahman." This teaching sheds light on the illusion of ego, guiding us toward liberation through *self-realization* and an understanding of the *oneness* of existence.

⏰ *Key Highlights:*

- *1:46* - The concept of the false self, or **Mithya Purusha**, illustrates the ego’s futile attempts to gain security and control, which ultimately leads to frustration.
- *3:25* - Swamiji explains the metaphor of the **pot ether**, which represents the ego's illusion of securing space, similar to how the ego tries to protect itself, though the Self is already complete.
- *5:43* - The world as a dream: Swamiji explains how everything in the world is like a dream projection of consciousness. Recognizing this brings detachment and joy in the *Leela* of life.
- *9:49* - **Karma and ego**: Swamiji describes the role of the ego in creating karma—**Sanchita**, **Prarabdha**, and **Agami**—and how these karmas bind the soul in the cycle of rebirth.
- *11:45* - The practice of **self-enquiry (Who am I?)**: Swamiji teaches how reflecting on the true nature of the self can lead to **Jivan Mukti**, or liberation in life, through the dissolution of the ego.
- *14:41* - Swamiji introduces the profound concept of **Chidakash**, the infinite space of pure consciousness, which remains unaffected by the material world and mental constructs.
- *17:47* - The ego and its manifestations: Swamiji reflects on how the ego operates through the mind, intellect, and time, and how recognizing this illusion leads to liberation.
- *29:55* - The union of *Bhakti* (devotion) and *Jnana* (knowledge): Swamiji discusses how the combination of these paths is essential for realizing *Aham Brahmasmi* and dissolving the ego.

🧘‍♂️ **Swami Jyotirmayananda’s Teachings**:
- **Understanding the Ego**: How does the ego construct a false sense of identity and create the illusion of separateness?
- **Dream and Reality**: Swamiji’s explanation of how recognizing the world as a projection of the mind helps transcend the suffering caused by attachment.
- *Paths to Liberation**: Swamiji emphasizes the importance of integrating **Bhakti* and *Jnana* to achieve liberation from the illusion of the ego.

🌟 **Why Watch This Video?**:
Discover how *Swami Jyotirmayananda* reveals the nature of the ego and its role in the creation of *karma**, and how Vedantic wisdom offers the path to transcend these limitations. This episode provides deep insights into dissolving the ego and realizing the **oneness of consciousness* through Swamiji’s masterful interpretation of **Yoga Vasistha**.

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