One can attain it by realizing the the form,time and space are one in essence. One has
to keep reminding himself that the three states are not real that is, they are not real in the sense that it is transitory. Only consciousness the innermost self is real because it is
imperishable. One must mentally renounce this unreal three states and focus on the formless
witness of the three states. Universe may be alluring, but it is transitory.
One should realize the
fact that, the mind is in the form of the universe . The universe appears as waking or dream . So the mind or universe or waking or dream is one and the same thing. Universe or Waking experience also ephemeral. Ignorance is because of identifying the waking entity or ego as false self. never consider the
false self or waking entity as self and try to view and judge the truth,which is beyond form,time and space.
To one who knows that this waking
experience is unreal it becomes easy for his to grasp the non-dual truth. One
must be concerned only with consciousness become immersed in consciousness by realizing all the three states are one in essence and that essence is consciousness. consciousness alone is real. And consciousness is innermost self . and consciousness is ultimate truth or Brahman.
A man may wish to live
for a hundred years, performing his worldly duties as prescribed by the
religion and scriptures. But religion and scriptural knowledge is not the means
to acquire the self-knowledge. There is
no other way other then path of wisdom.
That
is why Sri Sankara, indicated in
Bhaja Govindam says: - [Jnana Viheena
Sarva Mathena Bajathi na Muktim janma Shatena] - one without knowledge does not obtain liberation even in a hundred
births, no matter which religious faith he follows.
Then it is no use
going roundabout way, trace the Brahman which is the formless substance and
witness of the universe, which is in the form of mind. By tracing the source of the mind or universe
one will be able to realize the Brahman.
Thus, self-knowledge is meant only for those who have intense urge, and
courage to accept the truth with humility and reject the untruth. Since people
start comparing with their scriptural knowledge, it becomes impossible to
assimilate and realize the non-dual truth. Therefore, there is no
need to convince anyone other than our own-selves to get the firm
conviction.
There is no point in running
after the pleasures of the world. Pleasures and pain are momentary. If on e run
after pleasure of the world he will not be able to cross the threshold of
duality. But not everyone is in a position to acquire self-knowledge id one is
receptive.
by reading FP blogs and posting and reflecting on them gradually makes one more and more receptive to receive self-knowledge, the spirit
of discrimination will grow strong, and love for Self-knowledge will develop.
When this happens they will be able to grasp the non dual truth. The end result
is that they will acquire nondual wisdom, and able to realize the duality is
mere mirage on the standpoint of the soul, which is the true self.
Inquiry, analysis
reasoning on the true base is only way to acquire self-knowledge. One need not
feel lost. It takes time to assimilate. People who are practicing other paths
sooner or later they have to come to the path of truth if they are interested
in the acquiring non-dual wisdom. Till then they must continue the chosen path.
Devoid of Self-knowledge
or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana one is enveloped in ignorance. ISH Upanishads says:- Those people who have neglected the attainment
of Self-knowledge and have thus committed suicide, as it were, are doomed to
enter those worlds after death.
