- Source
- Gaudapada's Commentary Tradition / Independent Text
- Dialogue
- Lord Krishna (Teacher) and Arjuna (Disciple)
Significance
A practical yogic manual picking up where the philosophical exposition of the Bhagavad Gita leaves off.
Key concepts
- Arjuna seeking direct techniques for liberation after understanding theory
- Dhyana (meditation) on the formless sound of Pranava (Om)
- Dissolution of the mind (Manonasa) through breath retention and concentration
- Realizing the Self as distinct from physical sheath and subtle energy channels
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