Explore Nisargadatta Maharaj's teachings on the illusory nature of the world, the bliss of the liberated one, and the concept of uncaused happiness. Discover the essence of self-realization and transcending the physical body to awaken to the truth of pure awareness.
True happiness arises from independence, not external factors.
Liberation involves detachment from illusions of pleasure and pain, leading to peaceful acceptance of all experiences.
Deep dives
The Illusory Nature of the World
The world, according to the podcast, is described as a temporary and illusionary display that exists only as long as one perceives and participates in it. It emphasizes that there is no inherent depth or meaning in the world, which is a mere show enjoyed by the observer while being aware of its transient nature. The podcast explains that true happiness and bliss stem from an uncaused, independent state free from dependence on external factors, contrasting it with the temporary pleasure and pain experienced by individuals in bondage.
The Liberation and Beyond
The podcast delves into the concept of liberation, portraying the liberated individual as detached from the illusions of pleasure and pain, life and death. It elaborates on the liberated one's peaceful acceptance of all sensations and experiences, viewing them with equanimity and detachment. Furthermore, it highlights the liberated state as pure awareness beyond the mind's creations, ultimately leading to a serene acceptance of existence and the understanding that neither birth nor death truly affect the core being. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of Self-Realization and the awakening from the dreamlike nature of life to the reality of the 'I Am'.
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Delving into the Illusory Nature of the World and the Bliss of the Liberated One
This is a selection of key pointers from Nisargadatta formatted for guided meditation, taken from the text, 'I am That' - translated by Maurice Frydman.
Nisargadatta Maharaj (17 April 1897 – 8 September 1981), born Maruti Shivrampant Kambli, was an Indian guru of nondualism, belonging to the Inchagiri Sampradaya, a lineage of teachers from the Navnath Sampradaya and Lingayat Shaivism.