The Atman's Correction of I Am

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When I am enlightened, it will still go on as I am. But what am I? I am awareness. I am existence itself. Even when the body and mind are still appearing, I am not those things. Here is the spiritual application. Let me give you an example. Many of you have heard of Nissar Gajatam Maharaj, who was in Mumbai,. He used to sell those Indian cigarettes, berries. Not a very good profession but he did that. A simple man, he just sold those and he made his living. And he was initiated by his guru, who gave him. So, this man was a householder. He had a wife and kids

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