The complete 'I am' quotes of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Pradeep Apte

448
The witnessing of the ‘Ishwara’ state occurs to Me. ‘Ishwara’ is the
manifestation of the five elements and the universe. The witnessing
of the ‘I amness’ occurs to the Absolute. A disciple (Sadhaka) who
is getting established in the ‘Ishwara’ principle should not claim
this understanding (Siddha).
449
The entire manifestation of your world and universe is just the
expression and manifestation of your Beingness. The
Consciousness or ‘Ishwara’ is not that of an individual. ‘Ishwara’
means the expression of all forms. This chemical, this ingredient,
is your ‘I amness’ and it is sustained by consuming the food body.
450
The Absolute is watching this ‘I amness’ that is sustained by the
food body. Is it clear? After some time passes in the waking state,
rest is required, so the ‘I amness’ goes into oblivion. It goes to rest
and forgets itself. You may not comprehend exactly what it means
now, but as you get established in the Beingness you will
understand how.
451
‘You’ are above the waking and dreaming states, because those are
only expressions of your Beingness. The waking and dreaming
states pertain only to your ‘I amness’. We are only able to observe
because of the ‘I amness’. When the ‘I amness’ is not there the tool
to observe is also not there. If you are deep inside everything is
gone! And there is no ‘I am’. Then the ‘I am’ merges in the
Absolute.