The Mahavakyas (sing.: महावाक्यम्; plural: महावाक्यानि)
are
"The Great Sayings" of the Upanishads,
as characterized by the Advaita school of Vedanta.
Most commonly, Mahavakyas are considered four in
number,
1.
Prajnanam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म) - "Insight is Brahman," or
"Brahman is insight" (Aitareya Upanishad 3.3 of the Rig Veda)
2.
Ayam Atma Brahma (अयम् आत्मा ब्रह्म) - "This Self (Atman) is
Brahman" (Mandukya Upanishad 1.2 of the Atharva Veda)
3.
Tat Tvam Asi (तत् त्वम् असि) - "That essence (tat, referring to sat, "the Existent")
are you" (Chandogya Upanishad 6.8.7
of the Sama Veda)
4. Aham Brahmasmi (अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि) - "I am (part of) Brahman" मैं ब्रह्स्वरुप हूँ (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10 of the Yajur Veda)
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DEFNED IT AS ‘’I AM THE
DIVINE FLAME’’.
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