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SELF-EFFULGENT

Consciousness is self-effulgent. Here effulgence is used as a metaphor for “revealing.” In other words, Consciousness is self-revealing. Since human beings need the aid of light to see objects, the Sages us the words “light” or “bright” or “effulgence” as metaphors for Consciousness for our understanding only. Since a lamp does not need another lampContinue reading “SELF-EFFULGENT”

LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Many have no doubt come across or heard the following enigmatic words uttered or written by many enlightened Sages, but what do the Sages mean by “Light of Consciousness?” When the Sages say “Consciousness is the Reality itself,” they are touching on a powerful philosophical perspective that goes beyond the idea that Consciousness is justContinue reading “LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS”

VEDANTA: UNIQUE AND ENIGMATIC

Let us examine the Vedanta in short. Veda means the unique four Vedas, namely, Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva. Anta means summary or “end.” To summarise the four extensive religious texts is a masterclass of the great Sages of India. Vedanta comprises the exegesis (textual) of Upanishad, Brahma Sutra and Bhagavad Gita. The two greatContinue reading “VEDANTA: UNIQUE AND ENIGMATIC”

THE METAPHORS OF VEDANTA

THE OCEAN: The ocean is often mentioned as a metaphor in Vedanta. Let us look carefully at this. There are many aspects of an ocean from the surface waves, tides, tsunamis, volcanic fires, earthquakes, to froth on the surface, evaporation, etc. However, the most important nature of an ocean is water and the surface thatContinue reading “THE METAPHORS OF VEDANTA”

The Absolute

Is there such a thing as the Absolute or Brahman? The Absolute might as well have no existence, rather, Brahman might as well be merely a conjecture. One must identify oneself with as the Absolute, only then, it is possible to come to terms with the transcendental state. Inert and static It is the basisContinue reading “The Absolute”

EXISTENCE OR ABSTRACT LIFE

We must look carefully contemplate on the following Upadesa. Life or Existence itself is Abstract, not merely an opinion held by the writer but the truth, however it is tangibly felt within the confines of the body. We should not compound Life as or in the body as a sensation tangibly felt by our mindContinue reading “EXISTENCE OR ABSTRACT LIFE”

HINDU ORTHODOXY

You are made to feel alienated from God by your Elders (not just any God of yours for choosing), so you are proselytized to embrace Bhakti, their God; you are made to feel separated from the Spirit, so you are made to embrace Yoga by Yogis, breath control, etc; you are made to feel ignorantContinue reading “HINDU ORTHODOXY”

CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS BANISHMENT

This is an interesting topic. Let us examine the knowledge and ignorance of Scientists. Anaesthesia, Coma and Amnesia. So, one can banish consciousness to nothingness using Propofol or Isoflurane. Makes me chuckle. These scientists are morons. I will tell you why. They say they can banish consciousness and experiment on meditators with head gear TheyContinue reading “CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS BANISHMENT”

CONSCIOUSNESS EXPANSION: YOGI NIDRA

Let us examine the concept termed Consciousness Expansion, which aspirants come across during their Sankalpa or Sadhana in esoteric and metaphysical studies. What is Consciousness Expansion? The writer did grapple for a while with this concept and the idea of Yogi Nidra. During that period, the writer would daily listen to discourses on You-Tube presentedContinue reading “CONSCIOUSNESS EXPANSION: YOGI NIDRA”