ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt160

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The practice is one of Knowledge, the prime method of which is Self-Inquiry, the finding of the answer within oneself to the introspective question, “Who am I?" Knowledge, itself, is the path, or the means of spiritual practice, and the method of meditation is Self-inquiry. In Non-Duality, the aim of the reception and absorption of spiritual instruction is the Knowledge of “That thou art," as the Upanishad declares. In Non-Duality, the Absolute is known as Existence itself, or as Consciousness, itself. Meditations on the substrate, the background, the all-pervading One, and such are understood as steps and not the final Reality. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

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ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt159

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

In pure, or Un–Qualified Non-Duality, the Absolute is the Self, and the Self is the Absolute. There is no other Absolute and no other self. They are forever indivisible. Union is ever the reality, or it may be said there is never a division at any time. All differentiation is regarded as the misperception of a rope to be a snake; it is purely ignorance, or imagination, and never real at any time. There is no individuality, and the ego-death or destruction of that ignorant ego-assumption, with its concomitant ideas of all else, is by Knowledge.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt158

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The view of Qualified Non-Duality is that the Absolute is of the same nature as oneself, one's self being of the same nature as it, though there are distinctions, such as a difference in vastness, steadiness of experience, and such. It is said to be as a glass of water and the ocean. They both are water, the same thing, yet they are not the same. One's understanding can extend to the point of viewing the Absolute as a background of all, as a substrate of all, as that from which everything arises and to which all will return, & even as that which pervades everyone & everything with a distinction between the Pervader & the pervaded. There can be experience of union, but this will be followed by separation again, though there can be a memory of the union while differentiation resumes. The individual experiencer remains, for whom all else arises, who thinks, who feels, who acts, and such. With the view of qualified nonduality, spiritual practice will be one of attempting merger or union. The Absolute is viewed more impersonally, as a greater intelligence or as some all-pervading presence.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt157

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The Absolute may be regarded as something to which one will eventually return, but it is not regarded as the same as one's own state now or as one's nature. With such a view, spiritual practice is to maintain a relation to the Absolute with the knowledge that one was once part of that limitless Being and one may return to it, but, for now, one must seek to deepen one's relation to that God. The Supreme is viewed as similar to a person, yet on a grander scale, but which has left its mark, spark, or a trace of itself in the individual. With qualified dualism as one's view, spiritual practice aims at the strengthening of the relation with the Lord, the Supreme. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt156

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

In dualism, the Absolute is viewed as if with all the qualities of a person, but on a grander scale, distinct from all others. A qualified dualistic view supposes the Absolute to be one thing and oneself another, but there is some sameness due to relation. The Absolute may be regarded as one’s source, just as a spark has fire as its source, but it is not regarded as the same as the fire itself. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt155

Sri Ramana Maharshi

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The deeper the experience, the more transcendent of notions it is and the more nondual it is. An unqualified dualistic view asserts that the Absolute is one thing and oneself another. There is a God, by whatever name called, and there is a separate soul, by whatever name called, and these are regarded as different in every respect. Though there may be similarities, such as both lasting forever, they are regarded as different as two distinct objects, as different as an elephant and a king, as in the Puranic story of the sage, Ribhu, and his disciple, Nidagha. With such an approach, one practices to establish some relation to the Supreme, the Lord, but there is no union or merger. Even in a heavenly realm, the distinction still persists. 

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 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt154

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The view to which one adheres will determine what kinds of spiritual practices are engaged in and how they are practiced. These are not only basic views, forming one's beliefs, determining the manner of practice & the resultant experiences, but also represent degrees of depth, or height, of spiritual experience. Each succeeding one is more of the Truth, less of the ego, more of Liberation, less of bondage, more of Knowledge, and less of unexamined ignorance. In one's spiritual aspiration, one necessarily has a view of what the Absolute is, be it a set of ideas or a result of inner experience.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt153

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

The great sage, Adi Sankara, observed that one can hold any of 4our views. One can adhere to an unqualified dualistic view. This means sheer dualism without any exception. One can possess a view of qualified dualism. This is a belief in dualism with some exceptions. One may hold a view of qualified nondualism, that is, some nonduality while retaining some exceptions or dualisms. Or one can embrace pure, unqualified nonduality. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt152

Sri Ramana Maharshi

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

Just as one, wishing to arrive somewhere, needs to first know where it is that he wishes to go and how to proceed to there, so, too, one needs to recognize that the place of arrival, which is the highest Truth, the means to arrive, which is knowledge, and the traveler, which is oneself, are all in the same place, of the same nature, and are, indeed, the very same thing. Regardless of what names are given to the Supreme, what symbols are used, and what practices are utilized, certain views are assumed around which all these revolve. These understandings, views, or beliefs pertain to the Absolute, the self, and what is regarded as real, which in many cases will be the world or worlds. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

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ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt151

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

On a path of Self-Knowledge, Discrimination signifies the ability to discern what is true and also implies the ability to determine what is false or unreal. By so discerning, or discriminating, one pursues Truth to realize it and destroys the dream of illusion or ignorance. Ignorance creates suffering. What destroys ignorance reveals blissful freedom, or Liberation. 

Ignorance is destroyed when one discerns that it is, indeed, ignorance and not the Truth. Ignorance exists and is binding only if one conjures it up and believes it. If, by Discrimination, one discerns its unreality, or false nature, it no longer binds and ceases to exist. In its place is found real Knowledge, which is Knowledge of the Reality itself. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt150

Sri Ramana Mahatshi

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.]

Deep meditation dissolves the ego, ignorance, and bondage of the one who ardently meditates. Inquiry within oneself to know oneself reveals the true Self to be limitless Consciousness, Absolute Being, and unconditioned Bliss. This is one's very Existence. One should continue meditating on the teachings of Self-Knowledge by the practice of Self-inquiry until one conclusively realizes the Self and abides without the least trace of ignorance or bondage. Listening, reflection, and deep meditation are said to constitute ways of practicing Knowledge. Inquiring “Who am I?", knowing oneself free of misidentification, and steady abidance as the Self always are the inner experiences of these. 

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt149

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

It is impossible for Pure Existence to become other than what it is, for oneself to become other than the Self.  Thus there is no falling away from one's nature into Maya (illusion), & there is no becoming the Self anew.  Sri Sankara revealed that one cannot become other than what one is, for if one becomes another, one is destroyed. Thus, just as one cannot become other than Brahman, one cannot become Brahman. Knowledge simply reveals the Truth.

[Ramana]

Because the Intellect holds you at present, you are in the grip of the Intellect in the Waking State when you discuss matters. 

Grace is needed for Self-Realization.  Grace is the Self.  Grace is not always manifest because of Ignorance prevailing.  With sincere study & trust in the Teaching, Grace will become manifest.  Trust, Grace, Light, Spirit, are all synonymous with the Self.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt148

Sri Ramana Maharshi

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

With no Delusion, there is no Birth, as no Cause means no Effect. If there is Freedom from Delusion, even the notion that one has been born is absent; so how can there be birth again when there has never been birth at all for the Self ?  "I" & "this" are non–existent in the Knowledge of the Self.  So the false notions, "I am this, this is mine, this is so, I am so, & another is not so," –  these are also absent. One who has realized Self-Knowledge is, as the Maharshi states, though in the Waking State yet like one in Deep Dreamless Sleep.  Though perceiving the World, yet he does not; though acting, he is really actionless. The sign of the true Knowledge of the Supreme Truth is Liberation, complete Detachment from all that is unreal, & being ever Space-like.

[Ramana]

The World consists of diverse Multiplicity, which is a function of the Mind.  The Mind shares the Reflected Light – the Light reflected from the Self.  Images in the Cinema are seen only in diffuse, artificial light, but not in a strong glare of a thick darkness.  So also the images the make up the "World" are perceptible only in the diffuse, reflected light of the Self through the darkness of Ignorance.  The World cannot be seen whether in pure Ignorance (not–knowing), as in Deep Dreamless Sleep , or in pure Light as in Self-Realization.  Ignorance is ever the cause of Multiplicity.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt147

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

One should inwardly know, "The Body, Mind, & Ego are not 'I'.  Nor are they mine." Though all-pervading, the Self does not become attached, due to its Formlessness, even when appearing as if endowed with a Mind & a Body. The Self is ever the Absolute & Non-Dual.  The consideration of it as otherwise is due solely to Ignorance. The scriptures declare that one who remains in the certain Knowledge of Brahman is never born again. Birth is a Delusion.

[Ramana]

There is a World perceived.  That perception is only apparent.  The perception requires location for existence & light.  Such existence & light are simultaneous with the rise of the Mind.  So the "physical existence" & illumination are part of mental existence & illumination which in turn are not absolute for the Mind rises & sinks.  The Mind has its substratum in the Self, which is self-evident – that is – It's Existence & self-luminosity are obvious.  That is Absolute Existence which continuous throughout Waking, Dream, & Deep Dreamless Sleep.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt146

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

All the perceptions of the 3 States [Waking, Dream, & Deep Dreamless Sleep] belong to Illusion & not to the Self.  The 3 States have no existence independent of the Self, yet they do not have any existence dependent upon the Self.  That which is the knower of the 3 States, called "the 4^th" is really the 1–without–a–2^nd.  The Ego, the Mind, & embodiment are Illusions. Accepted as real, they are productive of suffering. The changeless Self is not modified into or by them.

[Ramana]

Self-Knowledge is obvious & yet can be hidden by the wrong identification of the Self with the Ego–Mind & Body in a World. Putting an end to these thoughts allows the Self to shine forth of itself.  Find the basis if the thoughts.  All if them are strung on the single "I"–thought.  Subdue that "I"–thought & other thoughts also subside. 

There is no use in "knowing" other things besides the Self.  If the Self is known, all else becomes known.  Self-Realization is one's primary & sole duty.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt145

Ramana's disciple Nome

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

The Self is Unborn, ever only One, Imperishable, always Unattached, Omnipresent, Space-like, & ever free.  Without a body & Uncaused, the Self is said to be "Unborn". Unborn, the Self, the only true "I" , is ever Brahman.  Being Unborn, the Self is devoid of age & is deathless. Non-Dual, with no Cause & no Effect, the Self reposes, contented, in its own Bliss, Free & at Peace. Of the Nature of non–dependent Bliss, existing as the perfect Fullness within, not the result of anything, but of the very nature of Pure Existence, unmixed with Illusions, the Self remains forever.

[Ramana]

In comparing oneself to a Sage, the difference "he" & "I" are the obstacles to Self-Knowledge,  jnana.

Sankara in Vivekachudamani says that after the dissolution of the physical "sheath" the liberated man becomes like "water poured into water & oil into oil."

It is a State in which there is neither Bondage nor Liberation. Taking another Body means throwing a veil, however subtle, upon Reality, which is Bondage. Liberation is Absolute & irrevocable.

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–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt144

Sri Ramana Maharshi

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

The all-pervasive, formless Brahman is the innermost, formless Self. If misidentification with the body, mind, and ego ceases, this becomes self-evident. All forms, all objects of knowledge, all that appear to come into being, are as unreal as what is seen in a dream—the illusion of ignorance. Duality has no real existence. If this is realized, the Knowledge thus realized is objectless and eternal. The “I" is Brahman. The Self, of the nature of Being-Consciousness-Bliss, is always and can never actually be veiled.

[Ramana]

There is really no Liberation, so where are the Liberated ?  Liberation is synonymous with the Self.

The Self-Realized jnani is not conscious of Liberation or Bondage.  Bondage, Liberation, etc. are terms for use by an ajnani  in the course shaking off Ignorance.  There is only Liberation & nothing else.

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“There is no Creation, no Destruction, no Bondage, no longing to be freed from Bondage, no striving for Liberation, nor anyone who has attained Liberation. Know that this to be Ultimate Truth.”
–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt143

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

All modes of Mind & corresponding conduct are the Delusions born of the "I am the Body" belief, with its associated idea of Individuals inhabiting those Bodies conceived as oneself & others. Believing the Self to be tainted by the defects of, & defined & bound by, the Body, Mind, & Ego is Ignorance. Without these Mis-identifications, one is like clear, Vast Space. Space-like Existence-Consciousness is the Self, &nd this Self is itself the very substance of its Knowledge. The Self cannot be an object of knowledge, just as it cannot be an object of Senses. It has no Form.

[Ramana]

The Self-Realized jnani laughs with the laughing, plays with the playful, sings with those who sing, keeping time to the song.  What does he lose ?  His presence is like a pure, transparent mirror.  It reflects the image exactly as it is.  But the jnani, who is only a mirror, is unaffected by actions.  How can a mirror, or the stand on which it is mounted, be affected by the reflections ?  Nothing affects them since they are mere supports. 

On the other hand, the Actors in the World –  the Doers of all acts, the un–Self-Realized ajnanis  –  they must decide for themselves what song & what action is for the welfare of the world, what is in accordance with the Sciptures, and what is practical.

The above themes & 2500 pages more are freely available as perused or downloaded PDF’s, the sole occupants of a Public Microsoft Skydrive “Public Folder” accessible through  www.jpstiga.com 

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“There is no Creation, no Destruction, no Bondage, no longing to be freed from Bondage, no striving for Liberation, nor anyone who has attained Liberation. Know that this to be Ultimate Truth.”
–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt142

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

When a human being determines by Self-Knowledge what in Truth what his Existence is, Absolute Being is known. And if this is without doubt & without wavering, one has thus known what needs to be known, has experienced what needs to be experienced, & has realized what needs to be realized. 

The Self is bodiless & is the same in all beings.  Being the same in all beings, all Bodies are one's own, while one is actually bodiless.  If one is bodiless, all is oneself, & all belongs to oneself, how can Delusion, Desire, Anger, & such arise ?

[Ramana]

Self-Realized jnanis are the same in any state or condition, since they know Reality, the Truth.  In their daily routines the jnanis act only for others. Not a single action is done for themselves. I have already told you many times that just as there are people whose profession is to mourn for a fee, so also the jnanis do things for the sake of others withou detachment, without themselves being affected.

The above themes & 2500 pages more are freely available as perused or downloaded PDF’s, the sole occupants of a Public Microsoft Skydrive “Public Folder” accessible through  www.jpstiga.com 

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“There is no Creation, no Destruction, no Bondage, no longing to be freed from Bondage, no striving for Liberation, nor anyone who has attained Liberation. Know that this to be Ultimate Truth.”
–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com

ENLIGHTENMENT BY SELF-INQUIRY–pt141

[The Teaching  of Non-Duality has been adapted from Master Nome, disciple of Sri Ramana Maharshi.  Sections appended below derive from Sri Ramana's Teaching.]

The descriptions of the Self & the negation of attributes & limited definitions of the Self, such as that it is bodiless, non-sensory, without Life-Energy (prana), free from thought, etc., would be meaningless if they referred to some sort of other Self different from the aspirant's own True Self.  There are not 2 selves in the same one being.  There is 1 Self, & when known as it is, it is Infinite & Eternal, not a being, but just Pure Existence. To realize this, the Knowledge of oneself as the Self, free from the Body & such, must become as certain & steady as the belief of a human being that he is a human being, which a human being does not doubt on any occasion.

[Ramana]

Friendship, equality, kindness, Happiness & such other attitudes become natural to the Self-Realized jnani. Affection towards the good, kindness towards the helpless, Happiness in doing good deeds, forgiveness towards the wicked, all such things are natural characteristics of the jnani.

The above themes & 2500 pages more are freely available as perused or downloaded PDF’s, the sole occupants of a Public Microsoft Skydrive “Public Folder” accessible through  www.jpstiga.com 

short-cut: http://sdrv.ms/YPOgkX or http://tinyurl.com/nnyyr58  link directly to free E-book PDF files

www.jpstiga.com/

http://jstiga.wixsite.com/nonduality/

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“There is no Creation, no Destruction, no Bondage, no longing to be freed from Bondage, no striving for Liberation, nor anyone who has attained Liberation. Know that this to be Ultimate Truth.”
–  the “no creation” school of Gaudapada, Shankara, Ramana, Nome – Ajata Vada

 for very succinct summary of the teaching & practice, see:  www.ajatavada.com