Lessons

5.3 In the Advaita Vedanta there is no duality between the Divine and the human Soul

 

The Advaita Vedanta movement assumes that the human Soul (Atman) is one with the
all-encompassing Divine (Brahman).
In Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and other sacred Indian writings, “Advaita” literally means not two-fold “or no duality.

De Gayatri mantra is an ancient mantra that invokes the Divine for happiness and enlightenment:

Ohm Bhur Buva Svaha

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasia Dhimahi

Dyoyo Naha Prachodayat


Translation
:
Ohm in all worlds: terrestrial, astral, and celestial,
we meditate on the splendor of that Divine which illuminates us.
May all that golden light nourish our understanding
and guide us towards the sacred abode.

Source: Rigveda

Meaning: The mantra gives a powerful purifying energy
and prays for peace, happiness and enlightenment
for all living beings.

Source singing and music: Vrindavan Music College