The non-dualistic philosophy (Advaita Vedanta) has been beautifully summarized by the great Hindu scholar and philosopher

di ankarcrya in just six stanzas. This famous poem is popularly known as Atma-Shatakam (also known as Nirvana Shatakam). According to the legends, di ankarcrya, at a young age of eight years, traveled towards North India from Kerala in search of his guru. While wandering in the Himalayas, seeking to find his guru, he encountered a sage who asked him, "Who are you? He replied with an extempore Composition (the Atma-Shatakam) that brought out the Advaita Vedanta philosophy the essence of which is that "Nirvana" is complete equanimity, peace, tranquility, freedom and joy. "Atma" is the True Self. The sage the boy was talking to was Swami Govindapada Acharya, who was, indeed, the teacher he was looking for. Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chitta Ninaham Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayu Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I am not mind, nor intellect, nor ego, nor the reflections of inner self (chitta). I am not the five senses. I am beyond that. I am not the ether, nor the earth, nor the fire, nor the wind . I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness. Na Cha Prana Samjno Na Vai Pancha Vayu Na Va Saptadhatur Na Va Pancha Koshah Na Vak Pani Padau Na Chopastha Payu Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham Neither can I be termed as energy (Prana), nor five types of breath (vayus), nor the seven material essences, nor the five coverings (pancha-kosha). Neither am I the five instruments of elimination, procreation, motion, grasping, or speaking. I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness. Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau Mado Naiva Me Naiva Matsarya Bhavah Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I have no hatred or dislike, nor affiliation or liking, nor greed, nor delusion, nor pride or haughtiness, nor feelings of envy or jealousy. I have no duty (dharma), nor any money, nor any desire (kama), nor even liberation (moksha). I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness. Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Vedo Na Yajnaha Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I have neither virtue (Punyam), nor vice (Papam). I do not commit sins or good deeds, nor have happiness or sorrow,

pain or pleasure. I do not need mantras, holy places, scriptures (Vedas), rituals or sacrifices (yagnas). I am none of the triad of the observer or one who experiences, the process of observing or experiencing, or any object being observed or experienced. I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness. Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janma Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I do not have fear of death, as I do not have death. I have no separation from my true self, no doubt about my existence, nor have I discrimination on the basis of birth. I have no father or mother, nor did I have a birth. I am not the relative, nor the friend, nor the guru, nor the disciple. I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness. Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakara Roopaha Vibhur Vyapya Sarvatra Sarvendriyanam Sada Me Samatvam Na Muktir Na Bandhah Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I am all pervasive. I am without any attributes, and without any form. I have neither attachment to the world, nor to liberation (mukti). I have no wishes for anything because I am everything, everywhere, every time, always in equilibrium. I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva, love and pure consciousness.

English Shatakam

Version

of the Nirvana Meaning For Nirvana Shatakam

Mano Budhya Ahankara Chithaa Ninaham, Na Cha Srothra Jihwe Na Cha Graana Nethrer, Na Cha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Thejo Na Vayu, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham Na Cha Praana Samgno Na Vai Pancha Vaayur, Na Vaa Saptha Dhathur Na Va Pancha Kosa, Na Vak Pani Padam Na Chopa Stha Payu, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham

I am not mind, intellect, ego and the memory.I am not the sense of organs(ears,tongue,nose,eyes and skin). I am not the five elements(sky, earth,fire,wind and water). I am supreme bliss and pure consciousness, I am Shiva, I am all auspiciousness, I am Shiva. I am not Prana (energy) nor five vital airs nor the seven essential material,nor the five sheaths of the body. I am not the organ of speech, nor hand nor the leg,nor the organs of procreation or the elimination I am supreme bliss and pure consciousness, I am Shiva, I am all auspiciousness, I am Shiva.

Na Me Dwesha Raghou Na Me Lobha Mohou, Madho Naiva Me Naiva Matsarya Bhava, Na Dharmo Na Cha Artha Na Kamo Na Moksha, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham

I have no hatred or dislike,neither greed nor liking,no delusion, I have no pride or haughtiness, nor jealousy. I have no duty to perform,no desire for any wealth or pleasure. I have no liberation either. I am supreme bliss and pure consciousness,I am Shiva, I am all auspiciousness, I am Shiva.

Na Punyam Na Paapam Na Soukhyam Na Dukham, Na Manthro Na Theertham Na Veda Na Yagna, Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhoktha, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham

I have neither virtue, nor vice.Nor pleasure or pain, I do not need mantras,nor pilgrimages.nor scriptures, rituals or sacrifices. I am neither the enjoyed nor the enjoyer,nor enjoyment. I am the supreme auspiciousness of the form of consciousness-bliss(chidananda Rupah). I am the auspiciousness. I am supreme bliss and pure consciousness, I am Shiva, I am all auspiciousness, I am Shiva.

Na Mruthyur Na Sankha Na Me Jathi Bhedha, Pitha Naiva Me Naiva Matha Na Janma, Na Bhandhur Na Mithram Gurur Naiva Sishya, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham

I have no fear of death, nor do I have death. No doubt about my existence,nor distinction of caste. I have no father or mother,I have no birth. I have no relatives, nor friend, nor the guru, nor the disciple. I am pure knowledge and supreme bliss, I am Shiva, I am all auspiciousness, I am Shiva.

Aham Nirvi Kalpi Nirakara Roopi, Vibhuthwascha Sarvathra Sarvendriyanaam, Na Cha Sangatham Naiva Mukthir Na Meya Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham

I am formless and devoid of all dualities. I exist everywhere and pervade all senses.Always I am the same, I am neither free nor bonded. I am pure knowledge and supreme bliss, I am Shiva,I am all auspiciousness,I am Shiva.