The Dance of Fire and Water: Unraveling the Unitary Essence of Existence.
<p>The spiritual texts of Vedanta Philosophy are replete with enlightening metaphors that invoke the elements of fire and water. Two prime examples are found in the Avadhuta Gita attributed to Dattatreya, and the ancient Svetasvatara Upanishad. Though expressing different philosophies, both effectively use fire and water symbolism to illustrate the unitary reality underlying existence.</p>
<p>In the Avadhuta Gita, the merging of Atman and Brahman — individual soul and Supreme Spirit — is depicted beautifully through the water metaphor:</p>
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