The Self & the Absolute · Anchored at BG 13.27, KaU 2.2.13.

One Self in All, or Many Distinct Souls?

Is there a single Self looking out of every pair of eyes, or are souls eternally many and forever distinct?

Concepts and schools in this debate

Questions to explore

  • Argue the Dvaita view that souls are eternally many, citing 'nityo nityanam', then give the Advaita reply.
  • If all selves are really one, why does my pain not feel like yours?

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