Krishjan

Chapter 1 — Nirvana Shatakam

Nirvana Shatakam

6 Shloka • Translation Only

I am not the mind, the intellect, the ego or the memory. I am not the ears, the skin, the nose or the eyes. I am not space, not earth, not fire, water or wind. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.

I am not the breath, nor the five elements. I am not matter, nor the 5 sheaths of consciousness. Nor am I the speech, the hands, or the feet. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.

There is no like or dislike in me, no greed or delusion. I know not pride or jealousy. I have no duty, no desire for wealth, lust or liberation. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.

No virtue or vice, no pleasure or pain. I need no mantras, no pilgrimage, no scriptures or rituals. I am not the experienced, nor the experience itself. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.

I have no fear of death, no caste or creed. I have no father, no mother, for I was never born. I am not a relative, nor a friend, nor a teacher nor a student. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.

I am devoid of duality; my form is formlessness. I exist everywhere, pervading all senses. I am neither attached, neither free nor captive. I am the form of consciousness and bliss— I am the eternal Shiva.