Tattvabodha | The relationship of the individual and the Lord

Question 1

Jīva

Answer 1

The individual self, limited by ignorance (avidyā).

Question 2

Īśvara

Answer 2

The Lord, Brahman associated with Māyā.

Question 3

Brahman

Answer 3

The ultimate reality, pure existence, consciousness, and bliss.

Question 4

Avidyā

Answer 4

Wrong understanding

Question 5

Māyā

Answer 5

The cosmic illusion that creates the perception of duality.

Question 6

Pratibimba

Answer 6

Reflection of consciousness; the jīva is a reflected aspect of Brahman.

Question 7

Bimba

Answer 7

The original consciousness or Brahman, from which reflections arise.

Question 8

Upādhi

Answer 8

A limiting adjunct, such as avidyā for jīva or Māyā for Īśvara.

Question 9

Śruti

Answer 9

Scriptural testimony revealing the oneness of jīva and Īśvara.

Question 10

Tādātmaya

Answer 10

The apparent identification of the self with its limiting adjuncts.

Question 11

Mokṣa

Answer 11

Liberation; realizing the unity of jīva and Īśvara as Brahman.

Question 12

Saguṇa Brahman

Answer 12

Brahman with attributes; associated with Māyā as Īśvara.

Question 13

Nirguṇa Brahman

Answer 13

Brahman without attributes; the absolute reality.

Question 14

Jīva-Īśvara Aikyam

Answer 14

The oneness of the individual self and the Lord.