ADHYASA DRISHTI

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Adhyāsa-Dṛṣṭi (अध्यास दृष्टि) is a key concept in Advaita Vedānta, especially in Śaṅkara’s teachings.
It refers to the perception (dṛṣṭi) that arises due to adhyāsa — superimposition.

✔ Meaning

• Adhyāsa = superimposition; projecting something onto something else

• Dṛṣṭi = vision, viewpoint, perception

Adhyāsa-dṛṣṭi therefore means:
➡ “Seeing one thing as another due to ignorance.”

✔ Classic Example

Mistaking a rope for a snake.
The snake-perception is adhyāsa-dṛṣṭi—a false vision created by ignorance.

✔ In Advaita Vedānta

It refers to:

• Mistaking the Self (Ātman) for the body–mind complex

• Perceiving duality where only Brahman exists

• Identifying with “I am this body,” “I am the doer,” etc.

Thus, all worldly perception is considered adhyāsa-dṛṣṭi until the rise of true knowledge (brahma-jñāna).

✔ Opposite Concept

• Sad-dṛṣṭi / Jñāna-dṛṣṭi → vision based on truth, gained through knowledge.

If you want, I can also explain types of adhyāsa, its role in adhyāsa-bhāṣya, or give examples from daily life.

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