Partho and Kunal discuss the journey of self-realization through dialogues between a husband and wife, inspired by the Upanishadic tradition. This talk is inspired by a new write-up (to be released in the future) by Partho, on distilled "atmagyaan". It emphasizes that understanding the self cannot be achieved through thought, speech, or intellect alone but through direct experiential knowledge. Patho explains that the mind, senses, and conditioning veil the truth, and it’s through purifying the intellect - "buddhi" that one can dissolve illusions and realize the self as pure awareness. The conversation by the former uses metaphors like the sea and waves to explain how one’s true identity is always the Self.00:00 Trailer00:06 Introduction to Atma Gyan series and its importance03:32 The question of self-realization05:35 The role of mind and senses in understanding reality09:29 The mind’s constructs and the metaphor of the mirror14:49 Waves and sea analogy18:36 The knower vs. the known paradox22:52 Realization changes one’s worldview dramatically24:08 World - a Construct of Consciousness 27:28 Analogy of dream is a dream 30:01 Final thoughts on illusion, & waking up from false realities