The dialogical exchange between Vasiṣṭha and Rāma functions first as a carefully structured pedagogical instrument. Rather than presenting doctrine as a finished system, the text unfolds as a living conversation in which Rāma’s doubts, confusions, and existential weariness become the very doorway through which non-dual wisdom is introduced. This question–answer rhythm allows profound teachings on consciousness, māyā, and liberation to appear in progressive stages, each response building logically on the last and preventing premature abstraction. In this way, the dialogue does not merely state truths; it guides a mind from turmoil to clarity in a manner that a sincere seeker can inwardly follow.

At the same time, the format dramatizes the inner journey of inquiry. Rāma stands as the archetype of the intelligent, disillusioned aspirant, while Vasiṣṭha embodies stable insight and compassionate guidance. Their interaction models the guru–śiṣya relationship, showing respectful questioning on one side and patient, methodical explanation on the other. Because Rāma’s questions resemble those that naturally arise in a contemplative mind, the reader is drawn into a parallel process of self-examination, finding personal concerns mirrored and addressed within the dialogue.

The conversational setting also allows for a gradual deepening of non-dual teaching that remains psychologically and philosophically coherent. Vasiṣṭha can introduce subtle ideas, return to them from different angles, and refine them as Rāma’s understanding matures, thus integrating reasoned reflection with an emphasis on direct realization rather than mere belief. The use of illustrative narratives and parables within this exchange further anchors abstract insights in vivid, experiential imagery, making the teachings on consciousness and illusion more accessible and memorable. In this way, the dialogue form itself becomes an embodiment of the path it describes: a sustained, discerning inquiry that ripens into transformed vision.