Mandukya Karika

The Mandukya Karika is a philosophical text that explains the teachings of the Mandukya Upanishad, a sacred Hindu scripture. It explores the nature of consciousness and reality, presenting four states of human awareness: waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and the transcendent, unified state called Turiya. The text seeks to help readers understand that ultimate reality (Brahman) is beyond these states and is the source of all existence. By analyzing these perspectives, the Karika guides spiritual seekers toward self-realization and a deeper understanding of their true nature beyond everyday experience.