Siddharameshwar (Nisargadatta's guru) - Teachings on Reality
Dec 16, 2021
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Siddharameshwar Maharaj, a saint who taught Nisargadatta Maharaj, discusses the dream-like nature of the world and the shift from being a god to a servant. He explores the universe within oneself, attainment of Brahman, the supreme self, and the connection between the self and God.
Awakening from the dream of reality by deeply contemplating the nature of existence and realizing oneself as Brahman.
Letting go of ego and physical body to recognize pure awareness as the Supreme Self, achieving unity with all.
Deep dives
Realizing the Illusory Nature of the World
The podcast discusses the concept that the appearance of the world is a dream and that all beings, including oneself, exist within this dream. The main idea is that it is rare and important for someone to deeply contemplate the nature of reality, develop discrimination between the essential and non-essential, and realize that they are Brahman, the ultimate truth. Only then can one awaken from the dream and understand the world as an illusion.
Identifying with the Subtle Self
This part of the podcast emphasizes the need to let go of the ego and the illusion of the physical body. It suggests that one should recognize that they are not the body, but the pure awareness that encompasses the entire universe. By understanding that the self is the Supreme Self, without any separation from everything else, one can achieve Brahman. The teachings also explore the concept of the subtle self as the source of life and the witness behind all senses, emphasizing its supreme subtlety and self-evidence.
Siddharameshwar Maharaj is one of the greatest unknown saints of the age who attained the highest abode of Eternal peace. He was born in August 1888 in the small village of Pathri, in the district Sholapur of India. From 1925 until 1936, he taught many disciples (including Nisargadatta Maharaj) and helped dozens attain Self-realisation.
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