Vivek Chudamani is one of the most significant works of Adi Shankaracharya. This masterpiece of Advaita Vedanta is presented as a dialogue between a master and a disciple, systematically expounding the path to self-realization.
The text meticulously distinguishes between the eternal (the Real) and the ephemeral (the Unreal), guiding the seeker to turn their awareness inward. It emphasizes the importance of a qualified Guru, self-effort, and deep inquiry (Vichara) to dismantle the ignorance that veils our true nature as Brahman.