The Self is the facet of Consciousness. It is life itself. That is who we are, ourselves. This is the actual meaning of “ I am That” .“Because of miscommunication that like many other things, Brahman too is something other than oneself, you try to understand it and experience it. Therefore, firmly understand that though Parabrahman cannot be understood in the manner in which ordinary things and events are understood. It is your own basic existence, presence. You are That. This conclusion that Brahman and Atman are identical is in extraordinary conclusion. It eliminates all the troubles of the Sadhaka and is infinitely beneficial in its effect. But in order to grasp it, looking inward is absolutely essential. The Sadhaka who carries out his Sadhana sincerely is unaffected by miseries,respect-disrespect and other suffering that occurs in his daily life. The state of Brahman is free of all upadhis ,which is the natural fundamental state of everyone, is the ultimate resting place. To achieve this, you must keep aside your personality, which is based on your body, organs, and look inward to get the fundamental experience of your own awareness. You yourself are happiness. If you do not seek happiness outside and remain what really you are, you will then experience Bliss. Realize this truth and be happy all the time. The dissolution of the sense of “ I “ (the ego) is the sign of Realization. That which has no duality in Consciousness is Brahman. . In Brahman, there is no experience. If Discrimination and Desirelessness are not there, there is no Self-Knowledge. Devotion to the Sadguru must be very one pointed. Only then the Brahman is realised. . I am Brahman is your dignity, never forget” That “. Remain as your own Self.
— Sadguru Shri Avadhootanand Maharaj .