Among the classic texts of the world that refer to spiritual and meditative experiences, the Ashtavakra Gita is a unique book. It systematically addresses the inner experiences of the individual as they journey toward transcendent peace and bliss.

It is said that the thoughts of this small work can be compared to the Dialogues of Plato and the Bhagavad Gita, as all these indeed record the insights and spiritual experiences that the seeker gains during their intense meditation.

This is a brief treatise of the philosophical school of Advaita Vedanta, written in the literary style that characterizes almost all Upanishads, that is, in the form of a dialogue between Ashtavakra, the guru, and his disciple Janaka.