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Self Illumination. The Sva-tmapraka-s'ika- of - S'ri S'an. kara A- carya

Here is presented a translation of a short work attributed to A-di S'an.kara, the first of the S'an.kara A-ca-ryas, and the most eminent exponent of Advaita Veda-nta. It is entitled 'Self Illu- mination' ('Sva-tmapraka-s'ika-'). The work takes the form of a conversation between a disciple and a teacher. In the first three verses the disciple states that he knows the non-dual Self, but believes in the activity of bondage, liberation etc., and thinks diversity is true. He appeals to the teacher
Self Illumination. The Sva-tmapraka-s'ika- of - S'ri S'an. kara A- carya