Sages say the seventh mantra of the Mandukya Upanishad is the peak of Advaita. In fact, the word, advaita, makes its first appearance there.
The Muktika Upanishad says, “the only means by which the final emancipation is attained is through Mandukya-Upanishad alone” and this is considered to be scripture by many.
If not the creator, Gaudapada is the godfather of the Mandukya. Tradition says he’s the guru of the guru of Shankara. Disciple of a godlike teacher, Gaudapada is Paramaguru of Advaita.
Mandukya 7 is divided into three parts. The first nullifies the microcosmic atmans of all states of consciousness. The second nullifies all the macrocosmic brahmans. The third affirms Mandukya’s mahavakya: ayam atma brahma.
Some people call reality a fourth state. Like nirvikalpa samadhi. Gaudapada calls reality nondual. Atman is Brahman. That is the real self. That is to be realized.
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