This world that appears, concealing the Self, is nothing more than a dream; but when it is «concealed» by the Self, nothing remains but the Self Itself.
This entire world of triads that deceives us, by presenting itself as an indisputable reality, is nothing other than the form of the Supreme Power [Chit-Shakti], which eternally abides as the Supreme Self.
Just as fire shines hidden within smoke, the Light of Knowledge shines hidden within the names and forms of this world. When the mind is clarified through Supreme Grace, it is discovered that the nature of the world is real [as the Self], and it will no longer appear as a set of illusory names and forms.
~ Guru Vachaka Kovai (From Ramana Maharshi’s teaching)