Atma Bodha

by Adi Shankara
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Good Books rating 4.1
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  • ID: 3856
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
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Vedanta Students · 2025-05-13
insightful 4.50

They describe the text as contemplative and designed to help internalize the truth of the Self. The verses are seen as a tool for meditation and self-reflection.

This review emphasizes the contemplative nature of Atma Bodha, highlighting its design to help seekers internalize and meditate upon the truth of the Self. The verses are seen as a powerful tool for self-reflection and spiritual growth. The reviewer appreciates the text's ability to guide readers towards a deeper understanding of their inner being, making it a valuable resource for those on a spiritual journey.

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    Atma Bodha is a contemplative text composed in verse.

    Designed to help the seeker internalize and meditate upon the truth of the Self.

    A valuable resource for those on a spiritual journey.

Goodreads · Anonymous · 2025-01-01
appreciative 3.60

They found the poem beautiful but felt it didn't offer new insights. The work is appreciated for its simplicity and depth.

This review highlights the beauty and simplicity of the poem, noting its profound nature. The reviewer appreciates the work but mentions that it didn't provide any new insights, which might be a point of interest for those familiar with Advaita Vedanta. The poem's ability to convey deep spiritual truths in a concise manner is praised, making it accessible yet profound.

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    A really short poem on Advaita Vedanta by Adi Shankara himself.

    It is beautiful, but I did not learn anything new from it.

    The poem is very simple and easy to understand.

Hindu Dharma Forums · Anonymous · 2014-07-23
praiseworthy 4.20

They rely on Swami Chinmayananda's translation due to limited Sanskrit knowledge. The text is praised for its clarity and depth.

This review discusses the reliance on Swami Chinmayananda's translation due to the reviewer's limited Sanskrit knowledge. The text is highly praised for its clarity and depth, making it accessible to a wider audience. The reviewer appreciates the profound insights offered by Atma Bodha, which are made more understandable through the translation. This makes the text a valuable resource for students of Vedanta and spirituality.

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    Due to limitations of my Sanskrit knowledge, I use Swami Chinmayananda ji's translation of the text.

    This text called Atma Bodha is a prakarana grantha.

    It is a very good text to get an introduction to Advaita Vedanta.

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