Avarana (आवरण) is a Sanskrit term that translates as 'covering' or 'obstruction'. It is considered to be one of the three defects of the mind that hinder spiritual progression. Avarana is a veil of ignorance that dulls the mind and prevents people from seeing their true/higher self. Without lifting the veil of avarana, it is not possible to know Atman or Brahman.[1]

Avarana is identified as one of the attributes of maya in Advaita Vedanta. Adi Shankara mentions in his Vivekacūḍāmaṇi (verses 115–118) that avarana is an effect of the tamas guna.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "What is Avarana? - Definition from Yogapedia". Yogapedia.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  2. ↑ "Vedanta and the Phenomenal World".
  3. ↑ "The Powers of mAyA".
  4. ↑ Kirti, Dr Mridul (1 January 2019). Vivek-Choodamani (in Hindi). Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 978-93-5322-146-1.
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