तत्त्वमसि
Tat Tvam Asi (तत् त्वम् असि) is a Sanskrit phrase meaning “You are That,” and it is main concept in Vedanta philosophy, mentioned in the Chandogya Upanishad.
It highlights that the individual (Jivatma) is the supreme reality (Brahman), that Brahman under the influence of Maya considering himself as a individual body.
This statement is mentioned in Chandogya Upanishad chapter 6 section 8 verse 7, it is dialogue between Guru Aruni (आरुणि) explaining to Shvetaketu (श्वेतकेतु)
Literal Meaning
- तत् (Tat) = वह (That) → परम सत्य, ब्रह्म, परमात्मा, सार्वभौमिक चेतना
- त्वम् (Tvam) = तुम (Thou/You) → जीवात्मा, व्यक्तिगत आत्मा, तुम्हारा स्वरूप
- असि (Asi) = हो/है (Art/Are)
→ तत्त्वमसि = तुम वही हो / तू वही है / Thou Art That / You are That
Sanskrit Shola
स आत्मा तत्त्वमसि श्वेतकेतो ॥
Hindi Meaning
वही आत्मा तू है श्वेतकेतु (तत्त्वमसि)।
English Meaning
You are that Shvetaketu
