Disciple: What is the cause of superimposition or Adhyasa?
Guru: Avidya or ignorance.
Disciple: What is the Adhara or Adhishthana for Avidya?
Guru: Brahman.
Disciple: How can Avidya remain in pure Brahman.
Guru: It is Anirvachaneeya. From the viewpoint of the Absolute there is neither Jiva nor Avidya nor the five sheaths. Avidya exists only for the Jiva.
Disciple: What is the other name for Avidya?
Guru: Anandamaya Kosha or Karanasarira of Jiva or individual soul.
Disciple: What does Avidya consist of?
Guru: It consists of Vasanas and Samskaras. The impression of the whole Sanchita Karma of all your past births are lodged there.
- Guruji Swami Sivananda