What Is Consciousness? - Unlocking the Secrets of Awareness and the Self by Pranav Pandya Have you ever caught yourself in the act of being aware? That strange, quiet shift where you realize... you're aware of being aware? That's the mystery this book is about. What Is Consciousness? is not a textbook, and it's not a spiritual lecture either. It's a clear, thoughtful, and deeply human journey into one of life's biggest questions, a journey you don't need a science degree (or a yoga mat) to enjoy. Bestselling author Pranav Pandya takes you on an exploration that blends modern neuroscience, ancient philosophy, quantum theories, and inner experience, all in plain language, with a voice that feels more like a conversation than a lecture. Inside, you'll explore: Whether your brain produces consciousness or simply receives itWhat dreams, meditation, and AI tell us about the nature of mindWhy "you" might not be who you think you areAnd whether the universe itself might be conscious, or made of consciousnessThis book moves from the intimate to the infinite, from the thoughts in your head to the edges of time, space, and reality, without ever losing touch with what matters most: your lived experience of being. If you've ever paused and wondered, "Who's thinking this thought?" or "Why does anything feel like anything at all?" you're not alone. This book is for you. It doesn't pretend to have all the answers. It simply honors the question, and the awareness asking it.
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