Knowing that I am different from the body, I need not neglect the body. It is a vehicle that I use to transact with the world. It is the temple which houses the Pure Self within.
Adi ShankaraThe treasure I have found cannot be described in words, the mind cannot conceive of it.
Adi ShankaraThe witness of the three states of consciousness [waking, dream and deep sleep] and of the nature of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss is the Self
Adi ShankaraWho but the Atman is capable of removing the bonds of ignorance, passion and self-interested action?
Adi Shankara