Vivekacudamani, The Crest Jewel of Discernment

In entering the study of the Advaita Vedanta, it is good to keep in mind some preliminary notions which we might say are necessary for a correct comprehension of the whole. What is Advaita Vedanta? What means or instruments does it utilize in its attempt to comprehend Reality? What is the nature of its aim? If we begin by answering these questions, we will be ready to follow with the right intelligence the message given by the great SANKARA in VIVEKACUDAMANI The path which is outlined here is not for the majority, quite the contrary. It is for those who, having attained “maturity”, tend towards full Awakening. It is for those who want to bring about a profound revolution within themselves; and this requires an act of courage, of steadfastness and, at the same time, of great humility.