The first letter ‘A’ (Akara) is identical with Vaisvanara, the second letter ‘U’ (Ukara) is identical with Taijasa, the third letter ‘M’ is identical with Prajna and the fourth letter Amatra (soundless) is identical with Turiya. Four letter of Pranava are identical with the four state of consciousness. Syllable Aum is to be meditated as identical with the Self. This Upanished recommends constant practice of Pranava Upasana for realization of the Self. The Self identical with the fourth state of consciousness (Turiya). This Upanishad imparts the knowledge of the Self by delineating the four state of consciousness, viz., Vaisvanara, Taijasa, Prajna, and Turiya. The Mandukya Upanishad is one among the ten Principal Upanishads.
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