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आत्मा साक्षी विभुः पूर्ण एको मुक्तश्चिदक्रियः, असङ्गो निस्पृहः शान्तो भ्रमात् संसारवानिव। ॥12॥

ātmā sākṣī vibhuḥ pūrṇa eko muktaścidakriyaḥ, asaṅgo nispṛhaḥ śānto bhramāt saṁsāravāniva. (12)

This verse describes the Self as a pure and unchanging presence that observes everything without being involved or affected by it. It emphasizes that the true nature of the Self is peaceful, free from desires, and beyond duality.

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