The meaning of the words meaningless in the realm of truth.

The meaning of words  are meaningless in the realm of truth. The words have meaning only in physical existence.  The words are only for communication purpose until one enters the wordless existence.  If one calls it, soul or spirit or Brahman or consciousness or ultimate truth or self, it is one and same thing.   By using the word soul  or spirit need not belong only to the belief system.   

Soul means the center on which the whole physical existence(universe) is based on. One cannot acquire self knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana  without analyzing "What is truth" and "What is untruth".   To get rid of all accumulated dross and reach the ultimate truth, one has to indulge in deeper self-search Without deeper self-search  one will not be able to acquire Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana  .  

Deeper self-search revels that, the self is not form, but it is formless.  The thoughts cannot rise without the form. The form exists within the illusion. Thus all thoughts and forms are part and parcel of the illusion. Therefore, whatever is seen, known, believed and experienced as a person is bound to be illusion.  The formless substance and witness of the illusion is real and eternal. the formless substance and witness is soul or consciousness. formless soul or consciousness  is the innermost  self and ultimate reality.  Therefore, the formless substance and witness, which is the innermost  self is real  and all else is falsehood. 

One has to realize  the fact that, the thoughts cannot rise without the illusion.  The illusion is apart from the soul or consciousness, the innermost self. The illusion appears as waking or dream  and disappears as deep sleep.  The substance and witness of the three states is the consciousness. Thus the consciousness is within the three states and it is apart from the three states. It is within the three states as their formless substance and it is apart from the three states as their formless witness.In realm of truth the formless substance and witness  of the three states are one in essence.

 Some of the great thinkers think that,  there is no difference between the ‘thinker’ and ‘thought’; the ‘observer’ and the ‘observed’ emphasizing the correlation between the internal and external worlds, for a complete understanding of Truth. This understanding would bring about a radical transformation of the mind, by the mutation in our brain cells and would change our perception of the world.

But they fail to understand the thinker and the thought are part of the illusion or duality. There is neither thinker nor thought in reality.  The thought will not rise without the form; therefore the thought will rise only when the physical self is present. The physical self is present only when the   waking experience or dream is present. The waking or dream is present only when the mind is present. Therefore, there is a need to understand all these facts, before moving ahead in pursuit of truth. 

 When the self is not physical then there is no question of basing it on brain cells psychology, because they are based on physical self.  The physical self is false self . If thinker and thought of the dream and observer and observed of the dream disappears along with the dream. Same way the waking ‘thinker’ and ‘thought’; the ‘observer’ and the ‘observed’ disappears in deep sleep.  It is not the waking entity which is aware of the coming and going of the three states but it is the formless soul, the innermost self.

The formless witness of the three states is apart from the three states. The three states are unreal on the standpoint of the formless witness of the three states. And the formless witness is also the substance of the three states.   Therefore, the one which is aware of the three states is not physical; therefore, question of mutation of brain cells does not arise. 

Since the thinker and the thought exist with in the duality and thinker and the thought both are object to the formless witness. Therefore, one need to understand the fact that ,the subject(soul or spirit) is formless and the object is form (three states).  The subject and the object is one in essence,because the object is created out of the formless subject. 

Since, scientific inventions are based on the physical self and physical existence; there invention will not go beyond the physical existence. And they can only discover the truth of the fragments within the consciousness, not of the whole. Until and unless they discover the fact that, the self is not physical, their understanding will not go beyond physicality. When the self is not physical but it is the formless spirit, searching truth within the physical body or brain cells is of no use. 

To assimilate the self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana  effectively, seeker needs to be receptive.  He has to have patience and humility and allow the person to speak freely express himself about the Self-Knowledge, without hindrance or interruption. In return, seeker will receive free expression and then, try to grasp what he is saying. Seeker should not be judge on the base of his accumulated knowledge and simply argue on his own point of view. Seeker has to accept others views, if finds them un-contradictable truth.

 Seeker has to verify the validity of all claims by using his own reason. Seeker has to get all the doubts cleared by questioning patiently, and point out all the doubts and confusion with humility. Argument is greatest obstacle in pursuit of truth, therefore never indulge in arguments.   Therefore, discussion with humility is the way towards the ultimate truth.    This will enable him to provide understanding and to see the fellow seekers perspective that is not to say that, he has to agree to their point of view, however it will offer or enable one to consider another option. And it helps seeker to think deeper when he is not satisfied with the answers and find answer on his own reasoning, till un- contradictable answer is found.  

If one can truly understand “what is Mind”? “What is substance of the mind?” it would lead to resolving a lot of perhaps unnecessary trouble, and conflict.

If we look closely at the nature of the mind, what it is really, how it has come into being, and what constitutes it, it will become clear of the fact that, mind is mere illusion; the formless substance of the mind, which is the spirit, is real and eternal. 

Yoga is based on imagination. One has to imagine that there are seven chakras and practice which leads only to hallucinated Samadhi experience.

Pathanjali Yogasutras are meant for the lower web. Yoga is not the means to self-knowledge, because it is practiced on the base of the physical self is false self(ego or waking entity)  within the false experience(waking). 

Yoga is based on imagination. One has to imagine that there are seven chakras and practice which leads only to hallucinated Samadhi experience.  And all the yogic recommended yogic  prescriptions are impossible to practice in this materialistic  world.  

 

BRIH. UPANISHADS: page 32.:- "Yoga does not yield truth or liberation."

BRIHAD UP. Page 133 1st para :-  even yoga cannot give perfect concentration and that the only way to gain it is philosophical realization. 

 Mandukya Upanishad:-  yoga can no more succeed than the ocean can be emptied with a blade of grass.

 
Sri, Sankara says in VivekaChudamani   :- 56. Neither by Yoga, nor by Sankhya, nor by work, nor by learning, but by the realisation of one's identity with Brahman is Liberation possible, and by no other means.

The deeper inquiry revels the fact that, the “Self” is not physical therefore  it  is no use yoga because it the ultimate  truth lies beyond physicality. Thus whatever is based on physical self is bound to be falsehood.  Yoga is only good for physical fitness and temporary peace. 

v  The idea of detaching oneself from the world of senses and sense impressions is deeply embedded in Yoga.

v  Patanjali’s yoga Sutras specifically mention the various steps in reaching Enlightenment including Pratyahara. Pratyahara means to withdraw the senses from the outer world.

v  The great yogis say that without detachment, one cannot make clear progress towards the goal of Self-Realization.

v  Practice of yoga, meditation, and detachment from the world is central to many traditional teachings on Moksha, NIrvana, and Liberation.

Radical non-dual texts like Ashtavakra Gita also speak about dispassion. For example, after King Janaka asks the Sage Ashthavakra how to attain liberation (Chapter 1, verse 1), Ashthavakra immediately says, “If you are seeking liberation, my son, avoid the objects of the senses like poison and cultivate tolerance, sincerity, compassion, contentment, and truthfulness as the antidote.” (Chapter 1, verse 2).

However, later in Chapter 15 (verse 12), Asthavakra says, “My son, you consist of pure consciousness, and the world is not separate from you. So who is to accept or reject it, and how, and why?”

When we review the Advaitic texts, they seem to alternate between religious based Advaitic  teachings and non-religious  teachings. It appears that different verses are meant to appeal to aspirants at different levels of understanding. The highest and the most subtle teaching of the Self typically comes after one rejects the religious based Advaitic teaching and  bifurcates all religious add-ons  from them .

Indeed, if one inquires  into the nature of the mind , it becomes clear that, there is no need for physical based  practice of  detachment, because the self is not physical.  People  have the conviction that  they are individual separate from the world due to  inborn ignorance. This is ignorance is the cause for experiencing the birth, life ,  death and the world  as reality. When one becomes aware of the fact that, the self is neither the waking entity nor the self dream entity but the self is the formless soul,which witnesses the the coming and going of the three states without the physical apparatus  then he also becomes aware that in reality the “ Soul the innermost Self” is birthless and deathless.

One has to mentally detach the illusion from the formless witness and become aware of the fact that, to realize that there is neither  witness nor witness on the ultimate standpoint.

 The  the whole notion of detachment is religious idea based on the physical self or ego. Whatever is based on religion is mere  assumption that there is something to be detached from.  This has to be understood very clearly.

All religion based non-dualism is also is dualism, because their preaching is based on non-duality and practice is based on duality. If dualism is sought to be rejected as a philosophy or a world view, it only ends up reinforcing dualism. The very attempt to reject implies a holding on, an attachment to something perceived as real and important. This is not the way of Oneness.

Only  through wisdom  the ignorance  vanishes  and reality is realized . the reality  is the formless substance and witness of the three states ,which is illusion. What is required is awareness of that formless substance and witness.

One need to understand the body and the world together is illusion therefore, there is a need to mentally  negate them both together in order to grasp and realize the non-dual truth.  Yoga keeps one in the grip of individuality. Individuality makes one think he is an individual separate from the world. Until the world is not included in his realization, one will remain in the conviction that, the birth, life and death as reality. Till birth, life and death is accepted as reality one cannot cross the threshold of duality or  illusion or mind.

  

 Therefore, there is a need to know the “mind” and the substance of the “mind” in order to overcome the illusion in which I , you , others and the universe exists.   When one becomes mentally become aware of the formless substance and witness of the illusion, then  he will  be able to assimilate and realize the non-dual truth.

The spirit is real and all else is mere illusion.

 The objective of spiritual advancement is to  free from physical awareness. the physical -awareness is present in the form of mind. mind is present in the form of universe. universe appears as waking or dream and disappears as deep sleep.

Whatever have appeared (birth, life, death and world) has appeared on its own and it disappears on its own.  Whether a person takes it as reality or illusion it all depends on his mental and intellectual conditions will determine the phenomenal world observed and experienced. The look of an object will depend upon the medium through which the observer views it. A Gnani viewing the universe (practical life within the practical world) different from the ignorant is viewing the same universe (practical life within the practical world). Each one of them interprets the universe he sees in term of his existing knowledge.   The Gnani sees his body, his ego and his experience of the world as mere mirage created out of consciousness whereas the ignorant sees his body as body, his ego as ego and his experience of the world as world. 

Thus experiencing the pain and pleasure within the illusion with the illusory self, within the illusory experience, has to be illusion. The illusion is created, and sustained, and finally dissolves as consciousness, which is the innermost Self.  Since, there is no second thing other than the consciousness (soul); the consciousness itself is ultimate truth or Brahman.   The one who has realized this truth for him this illusion is passing show because he is fully aware of the fact that his body, his ego and his experience of the world to be consciousness. Practical peoples approach is more practical, and they are stuck with the reality of the practical life within the practical world, they take it as real whereas for Gnani has the firm conviction that:-

Formless soul or Consciousness is the witness that experiences the action, the actor, and the world of separate things. It is like a light that illuminates everything in a theatre, revealing the master of ceremonies, the guests, and the dancers with complete impartiality. Even when they all depart, the light shines to reveal their absence.

What is not consciousness (formless) in the experience of diversity (universe or waking)?  The waking and the dream cease to exist without consciousness.  The seeker, seeking and his destination   all are one in essence.

 If the seeker  has great things to his credit, which he has claimed as his, his ego fastens itself upon these achievements and constitutes a formidable hindrance to realization of the non-dual truth. 

It is, therefore, most necessary for the seeker  to keep free from the idea authorship of  doer ship, because self is not physical but it is formless.   This does not mean to keep clear of all activity through fear of developing this form of the ego. He may have to take to the life of action to wear out the ego that he has developed. So he is caught up in the dilemma that if he keeps inactive he does nothing towards breaking through the prison of his ego-life, and if he takes to a life of action, he is faced with the possibility of his ego being transferred to these new acts.

Treading the spiritual path is not like riding a saddled horse. It requires the utmost attention, since the path affords no halting places or room for expansion of the physical -life. He who enters the path can neither remain where he is nor afford to lose his balance, but is like one who attempts to walk on the edge of a sword.

The seeker  must realize the fact that, he and his experience of he world are part and parcel of the illusion and the formless substance and witness of the illusion is the spirit, which is the true self. The spirit is real and all else is mere illusion. 

By so  by learning to reason on the  base of the soul as self  he will be able to overcome all the obstacle ,doubts and confusion in pursuit of truth.

Seeker has to safeguards himself from a possible fall, and lead himself to the goal.

The beginning of spiritual advancement is conditioned by the quest for that goal for which seeker strives for. It may take a long time before he arrives at the mountain top of truth-realization; and the path is beset by pitfalls and precipices. Those who attempt to reach this mountain top have to climb, and even one who has succeeded in scaling great heights may by a slight mistake fall from them. Therefore, the seeker  is never safe unless he has the help and guidance to overcome  all the obstacles. Seeker has to  safeguards himself  from a possible fall, and lead himself  to the goal.

The seeker carries with him the conditioning, which he has inherited and  accumulated in the past, and in the intensity of his spiritual longing he remains ineffective for the time being. But when there is a slackening of spiritual effort, the conditioning  gather fresh strength, and arraying themselves in a new formation constitutes formidable obstacles to spiritual advancement.

When the seeker is receptive then the F.P  guidance is most effective when seeker is able to rectify his reasoning base from form to formless.  the essential condition of spiritual advancement is the reasoning based on the soul as self.

In pursuit of truth discussion of unimportant subject matter is a great hindrance. Personal attacks have to be avoided to maintain sanctity .

The path of truth is path of verification. Nothing has to be accepted as truth without verification. Agreeing to disagree causes unnecessary friction, everyone has a point of view and everyone must respect others views wisdom just to maintain harmony irregardless of whether the point made was acceptable or not.

There are millions in search of truth but one in million will be able to grasp it.  I am just posting what revels from the inner core. I just share with like-minded fellow seekers.   I am just highlighting the obstacle in the pursuit of truth.  Self-Knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana is not based on any teaching or teacher. Pursuit of truth is pursuit of verification not pursuit of argument.   Intellectual discussion is great hindrance in pursuit of truth.

Sharing is giving info for the sake of goodness. As with all things, achieving a balance of peaceful communications is established with respect, humility, understanding and patience. Balancing an achievement is harder.

The only Real Knowledge is the Self- Knowledge.

Practical guidance  is needed for  the seekers of truth  as they  gradually finds their way back to Oneness, after having perfect understanding.

While the F.P and IP  blogs  provide detailed information  of the Path, the seekers will discover it as a  do-it-yourself manual. There is always  a constant, firm reminder in every blog that, the self is not physical but it is the formless soul or the three states are unreal/illusion, but the formless substance and witness of three states, which  is the Soul/Self is real and eternal, which is the constant  suggestion for the subconscious to drop the form base and accept the formless base. Only when the base is rectified from form to formless   then only unity in diversity is possible.

Urge,  patience and humility  and sharpness to grasp the truth  can lead towards non-dual goal. Seeker has to understand the fact that,  possibility of achieving progress without perfect  guidance it  takes one to roundabout way and it is  real  waste of time and effort.

To one who indulges in inquiry, analysis and reasoning on the base of the Soul, the innermost Self,  the inner processes will guide them towards their destination. The F.P  blogs  provide invaluable insight. After discovering the fact that, the birth, life and death are mere illusion, on the ultimate standpoint. When the  the self is the Soul/Spirit then, one becomes aware of the fact that, what is real and what is not real and able to discriminate between the real and unreal and able to reject the untruth mentally. 

The only Real Existence is that of the One and only the  Soul/Spirit, which  is the true Self , that  pervades all the three states as their formless substance and witness.

All agendas are within the illusion, which appears in the form of mind or universe or waking experience. The self is within the illusion as its formless substance and it is without the illusion as its formless witness. The formless witness is the one which witnesses the body and universe together.  Thus the ordinary awareness is physical awareness [waking] is not self-awareness.  In self-awareness the body is not the body but it is the consciousness, the ego is not ego but it is the consciousness, the world is not the world but it is the consciousness even though they exist but their unreal nature is exposed. Just as the dream becomes unreal when waking takes place, the waking also becomes unreal when non-dual wisdom dawns.

The only Real Knowledge is the Self- Knowledge. The Soul, the innermost Spirit is  the true self is the inner dweller of the three states.

Spiritual advancement begins when there is a radical change in the outlook. The man and the world are reality within the illusion. The three stats are illusion on the ultimate standpoint. Until and unless one becomes aware the self is physical he is bound to believe the birth, life, death and the world as reality.    Man lives mostly for the body and the world,  thus his  ultimate motive is in the desires connected with the body and the world. Therefore, people are physical oriented thus it becomes impossible to assimilate the self knowledge ,which is beyond physicality.  

When a man discovers a value in which the soul is predominant, then  rectifying  the reasoning base  becomes instrumental for the realization of the ultimate truth. Physical self  or ego  is a  hindrance in assimilation the non-dual truth.  Realizing the fact that, the soul is the true self  becomes  instrumental in realizing the non-dual truth. A man then becomes free  without feelings of self-identification.