I will explain it to you. Listen attentively.
The first Mahavakya is: “Prajnanam Brahma. Consciousness is Brahman”. This is
Lakshana Vakya. The teacher gives the definition to the student that pure consciousness is
Brahman.
Then the teacher says: “Tat Tvam Asi. Thou art That. You are the all-pervading pure
consciousness”. This is known as Upadesa Vakya.
Then the student contemplates on what the teacher expounded, in the form of the idea,
“Aham Brahmasmi. I am Brahman”. This is Anusandhana Vakya.
Finally, the student realizes that this Self which is within him is Brahman: “Ayam Atma
Brahma. This Atma is Brahman”. This is Anubhava Vakya.
Have you understood now?
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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