क्व स्वप्नः क्व सुषुप्तिर्वा क्व च जागरणं तथा, क्व तुरीयं भयं वापि स्वमहिम्नि स्थितस्य मे। ॥3॥

kva svapnaḥ kva suṣuptirvā kva ca jāgaraṇaṁ tathā, kva turīyaṁ bhayaṁ vāpi svamahimni sthitasya me. (3)

This verse reflects on the nature of reality, questioning the existence of dreams, deep sleep, and wakefulness, suggesting that they are all temporary states of consciousness. It invites us to consider a deeper understanding of our true self beyond these fleeting experiences.