What Does “I Am That” or “That I Am” Mean?
“I am That, That I am” is not merely a play of words. It captures two profound stages in the journey from awakening to liberation. In “I am That,” the emphasis is on “I am.” This is Self-Realization—the discovery of our true identity. I am not this body, mind or false ego. I am the Soul, and the Soul is SIP—the Supreme Immortal Power. It is like a wave realizing, “I am not merely a wave; in essence, I am the ocean.” This is A8: I am SIP, a profound step of awakening. But “That I am” is not simply the mirror image of “I am That.” The emphasis shifts from “I” to “That.” The realization deepens from I am SIP, to I live as SIP, and...