Ashtavakra Gita · Verse 1.16 · Ashtavakra speaks
You pervade this universe, and this universe exists in you in reality. You are by nature Pure Consciousness. Do not be small-minded.
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त्वया
tvayā
by you
pronoun, instrumental singular
व्याप्तम्
vyāptam
pervaded, permeated
past passive participle, neuter, nominative singular
विश्वम्
viśvam
the universe
noun, neuter, nominative singular
प्रोतम्
protam
woven into, pervaded by, strung on
past passive participle, neuter, nominative singular, pra + ve (weave)
यथार्थतः
yathārthataḥ
in reality, truly, as a matter of fact
compound indeclinable adverb
शुद्धबुद्धस्वरूपः
śuddhabuddhasvarūpaḥ
one whose essential nature is Pure Consciousness
compound noun, masculine, nominative singular
Śuddha-buddha-svarūpa: the Self is inherently pure (śuddha) and pure intelligence (buddha/bodha). This is not something to be attained but recognized as one's natural state.
क्षुद्रचित्तताम्
kṣudracittatām
smallness of mind, pettiness
compound noun, feminine, accusative singular