❓ How does Hindu philosophy view consciousness and self-awareness?

Hindu philosophy views consciousness (Chit) as the fundamental reality of existence. The Kena Upanishad describes it as that by which everything else is known but which itself cannot be known as an object.

This understanding is developed through various concepts:

• Sakshi (witness consciousness)
• Chidabhasa (reflected consciousness)
• Turiya (pure consciousness beyond waking, dream, and deep sleep)

Modern research in consciousness studies and quantum physics increasingly aligns with these ancient insights about consciousness's fundamental role in reality. This understanding forms the basis for meditation practices and self-inquiry methods.