THE NISARGADATTA GITA

 
34. With the arrival of the primary concept 'I am', time began, with its departure time will end; you the Absolute are not the primary concept 'I am'.

The 'I am' is the starter, the initiator, the very beginning of everything including time. In fact all measurement begins with the 'I am' and all measurement including time ends with its departure. It is the primary concept on which is built the entire mansion of other concepts. The knowledge 'I am' and space have appeared simultaneously and spontaneously on you, the Absolute, who stands apart.