The Upanishads - Mandhata Global

superiority. Another plain reason for such identity is
their being in the middle.
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The indisputable reason given for the identity of Prajna
and M is the common feature that both are the measure.
The other reason for such identity is another common
feature, namely, that both represent the state of
mergence.
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He who knows for certain the similarity of the three
states and the three letters of AUM, based upon their
common features, is worshipped and adored by all
beings and also is a great sage.
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Through meditation on A the seeker attains Visva;
through meditation on U, Taijasa; and through
meditation on M, Prajna. Meditation on the "soundless"
brings no attainment.
The Fourth (Turiya) is without parts and without
relationship; It is the cessation of phenomena; It is all
good and non-dual. This AUM is verily Atman. He who
knows this merges his self in Atman-yea, he who knows
this.
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