The Song of Self-Realization - Adi Shankara

Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chitta Ninaham

Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre

Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayu

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

I am not mind, nor intellect, nor ego, 

nor the reflections of inner self.

I am not the five senses, beyond that I am.

I am not the five elements: neither ether, 

nor earth, wind, or fire. 

I am indeed That eternal knowing and bliss, 

eternal love, pure consciousness.

Na Cha Prana Samjno Na Vai Pancha Vayu

Na Va Saptadhatur Na Va Pancha Koshah

Na Vak Pani Padau Na Chopastha Payu

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

Neither can I be named as energy alone,

nor the five types of breath, 

nor the seven material essences,

nor the five coverings.

Neither am I the five instruments of elimination,

procreation, motion, grasping, or speaking.

I am indeed That eternal knowing and bliss

unchanging love, one consciousness.

Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau

Mado Naiva Me Naiva Matsarya Bhavah

Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

I have no hatred or dislike, 

nor affiliation or liking, 

nor greed,nor delusion, 

nor pride or haughtiness, 

nor feelings of envy or jealousy. 

I have no care, nor any wealth,

nor any desire I am, 

nor even liberation. 

I am indeed That eternal knowing and bliss,

boundless love, pure awareness.

Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham

Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Vedo Na Yajnaha

Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

I have neither merit, nor demerit

I am not bound by sins or good deeds,

nor by happiness or sorrow,

not pain or pleasure.

I am free from mantras, holy places,

scriptures, rituals or sacrifices.

I am none of the triad of

observer, act of observing or the object itself.

I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, Shiva,

pure love, flawless consciousness.

Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah

Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janma

Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

No fear of death I have,

I have no separation from my true self, 

no doubt about my existence, 

nor have I discrimination on the basis of birth.

I have no father or mother, nor did I have a birth. 

I am not the relative, nor the friend, 

nor the guru, nor the disciple. 

I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss, 

immaculate love, fully awake.

Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakara Roopaha

Vibhur Vyapya Sarvatra Sarvendriyanam

Sada Me Samatvam Na Muktir Na Bandhah

Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham

I am all embracing,

without any attributes, without any form.

I have neither attachment to the world,

nor to liberation.

I have no wishes for anything

because I am everything,

everywhere, every time,

always in equilibrium.

I am indeed, That eternal knowing and bliss,

That unfathomable grace.