Verse 417

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US-P18.006ab ।US-P18.006cd ॥

In plain words

The thoughts 'I am the real Brahman' and 'I am the doer' are both illuminated by the inner witness. Between them, letting go of the one born of ignorance is clearly the right path.

Close to the Sanskrit

The thoughts 'I am the existent Brahman' and 'I am acting' are both witnessed by the Self. Of the two, the abandonment of that which is born of ignorance alone is considered most fitting.