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F.: [The embedded links are only for those seeking a thorough explanation of pointers offered] When Reality is not overlaid upon the relative, then the entire existence of the non-Realized will be driven by both conscious and subconscious desires and fears. Personality will rule, and since personas are mirages, then the lives of the non-Realized will always be ruled by delusion.
How did that speck called “maharaj” describe the post-Realization existence? He noted that, when pure awareness happens, then neither needs nor desires exist any longer. Even the attachment to, and glorification of, the “Am-ness” ends. Rather than the “life is precious” argument being one’s core belief, the Am-ness is seen as nothing more than “a useful pointer, a direction-indicator” to the Absolute.
Some who believe in concepts will say, “It is only if you are willing to die that you become able to live fully.” While their point is understood, the Advaitin's take is that it is by understanding the simplicity of the unmanifestation process and the simplicity of re-absorption into the peace of non-aware awareness which allows the manifestation to pass in peace and to happen spontaneously.
To “identify with” the awareness even as the manifestation continues will make clear that the unmanifestation process is nothing more than "crossing over" into a state that You are abiding as already; therefore, there can be no fear of “change” or “loss” and no effort exerted to try to assure “eternal reward” over “eternal punishment.”
For those who erroneously believe that they were born and who therefore fear “dying,” Realization offers a “try before you buy” method of understanding which can alleviate all of the mystery and the fear and the desires that trap the non-Realized in their anxiety-producing false beliefs.
Those who are justifying and minimizing their present suffering because they are convinced that they shall receive “a reward of eternal life and eternal bliss later” could be relieved of that misconception and could know the bliss at the only time it can be known…now, during the manifestation, if only they completed all seven steps on the “journey” to Reality.
Once Reality is overlaid on the relative existence Post-Realization, then even awareness of the I AM ends as awareness ItSelf displaces even that by-product of consciousness manifest (specifically, undue concern with the Am-ness). Whatever happens with the Am-ness at that point excites no more interest than standing outside in the sun and having someone step on your shadow.
When Truth is seen, then an always-clear perspective marks the relative. Of course sensible care is provided for the body for whatever period the manifestation continues, but concern for all of those shadows (for all of those shadow-selves) comes to an end.
What prevails is that which cannot be described, that which is beyond words. You have been told on this site many times that the Truth can be understood but cannot be stated. Post-Realization, it is the non-stated Truth—not the formerly-cherished lies—that prevails.
It is then during the period which is post-Realization / post-identification-with-the-Is-ness that the Real is finally seen. It becomes understood that this temporary manifestation of consciousness is nothing more than a fleeting “relocation” from that former state of pure potentiality. It is that state that was prior to manifestation…that was prior to conception.
[It will only be the “most advanced” seekers that grasp what was prior to the Absolute.]
Maharaj taught that an understanding of the Absolute (of the pure awareness) guarantees the further understanding that the Am-ness—and all that is perceived as “this world” or “this universe”—are mere reflections of That. “It is this reality which a jnani has realised,” he said.
The state that Maharaj discussed is the state that came into being after an atom entered into what can be called “The Void.” Understand that abidance as the Absolute / the unmanifested awareness certainly provides peace during the remainder of the manifestation;
however, it is only the “most advanced” who will abide as the pre-Absolute Nothingness state. Imagine the level of non-attached freedom and peace that can mark the relative if identification with some Infinite (Absolute) Self gives way to abiding as…nothing…as The original Nothingness. Nothing can ever be bothered by anything.
Consider the degree to which the relative will unfold in a natural and spontaneous manner when there is no attachment to any identity, which also means that there can be no attachment to outcome involving any relative happening.
Only those attached to Am-ness control and to Is-ness power will find such a pointer to be an abomination, refusing to forfeit their delusional notions about a self that is able to dominate others and about a self that can have “power now.” [Witness there the slaughtering of another very popular sacred cow with the debunking of that concept of "power now." WHO wants power? To what end?]
Alongside the invitation to consider the pointer above regarding non-attachment is an additional understanding offered by Maharaj: understand that no person is addressing seekers and understand that questions happen and that answers happen…that is all that is going on. Only persons believe they can attach to anything and that they are talking to persons. It is consciousness that speaks when Reality is overlaid on the relative.
That is not unlike the pointer offered here that “husbanding can happen without an assumption of the ego-state of ‘The Husband’.” Only then is there no attachment to the player of the co-dependent counterpart to that illusory role, a co-dependent counterpart that is always required for the belief in any role to continue.
After understanding that no persons are involved, then “husbanding” or “wifing” can happen…or not. In a conversation with a couple that had enrolled in the enneagram classes, it was shown that both had been driven blindly throughout their entire existence; that he had not the slightest clue about Who/What He Is, that she had not the slightest clue about Who/What She Is, and that neither had the slightest clue about the bogus nature of “love” or the true nature of Real Love.
As both considered whether or not they had even the slightest desire to remain married, the suggestion was that—before they race off to find a lawyer and a divorce court—they might try one alternate approach.
It was explained, “Before trying to settle such issues as child custody, disposition of jointly-owned property, etc., you might both try something different first. See, you’ve been married to the not-Him; you’ve been married to the not-Her; and you’ve both been attached to not-Love.
“If a marriage were to evolve in which a Real Self and a Real Self and Real Love are all manifested…You might find the resulting relationship to be rather pleasant, relatively speaking. Of course, that’s just a suggestion.”
If such Reality is overlaid upon the relative, then that which persons call “a healthy relationship” can have a far greater chance of happening. Please enter into the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
How did that speck called “maharaj” describe the post-Realization existence? He noted that, when pure awareness happens, then neither needs nor desires exist any longer. Even the attachment to, and glorification of, the “Am-ness” ends. Rather than the “life is precious” argument being one’s core belief, the Am-ness is seen as nothing more than “a useful pointer, a direction-indicator” to the Absolute.
Some who believe in concepts will say, “It is only if you are willing to die that you become able to live fully.” While their point is understood, the Advaitin's take is that it is by understanding the simplicity of the unmanifestation process and the simplicity of re-absorption into the peace of non-aware awareness which allows the manifestation to pass in peace and to happen spontaneously.
To “identify with” the awareness even as the manifestation continues will make clear that the unmanifestation process is nothing more than "crossing over" into a state that You are abiding as already; therefore, there can be no fear of “change” or “loss” and no effort exerted to try to assure “eternal reward” over “eternal punishment.”
For those who erroneously believe that they were born and who therefore fear “dying,” Realization offers a “try before you buy” method of understanding which can alleviate all of the mystery and the fear and the desires that trap the non-Realized in their anxiety-producing false beliefs.
Those who are justifying and minimizing their present suffering because they are convinced that they shall receive “a reward of eternal life and eternal bliss later” could be relieved of that misconception and could know the bliss at the only time it can be known…now, during the manifestation, if only they completed all seven steps on the “journey” to Reality.
Once Reality is overlaid on the relative existence Post-Realization, then even awareness of the I AM ends as awareness ItSelf displaces even that by-product of consciousness manifest (specifically, undue concern with the Am-ness). Whatever happens with the Am-ness at that point excites no more interest than standing outside in the sun and having someone step on your shadow.
When Truth is seen, then an always-clear perspective marks the relative. Of course sensible care is provided for the body for whatever period the manifestation continues, but concern for all of those shadows (for all of those shadow-selves) comes to an end.
What prevails is that which cannot be described, that which is beyond words. You have been told on this site many times that the Truth can be understood but cannot be stated. Post-Realization, it is the non-stated Truth—not the formerly-cherished lies—that prevails.
It is then during the period which is post-Realization / post-identification-with-the-Is-ness that the Real is finally seen. It becomes understood that this temporary manifestation of consciousness is nothing more than a fleeting “relocation” from that former state of pure potentiality. It is that state that was prior to manifestation…that was prior to conception.
[It will only be the “most advanced” seekers that grasp what was prior to the Absolute.]
Maharaj taught that an understanding of the Absolute (of the pure awareness) guarantees the further understanding that the Am-ness—and all that is perceived as “this world” or “this universe”—are mere reflections of That. “It is this reality which a jnani has realised,” he said.
The state that Maharaj discussed is the state that came into being after an atom entered into what can be called “The Void.” Understand that abidance as the Absolute / the unmanifested awareness certainly provides peace during the remainder of the manifestation;
however, it is only the “most advanced” who will abide as the pre-Absolute Nothingness state. Imagine the level of non-attached freedom and peace that can mark the relative if identification with some Infinite (Absolute) Self gives way to abiding as…nothing…as The original Nothingness. Nothing can ever be bothered by anything.
Consider the degree to which the relative will unfold in a natural and spontaneous manner when there is no attachment to any identity, which also means that there can be no attachment to outcome involving any relative happening.
Only those attached to Am-ness control and to Is-ness power will find such a pointer to be an abomination, refusing to forfeit their delusional notions about a self that is able to dominate others and about a self that can have “power now.” [Witness there the slaughtering of another very popular sacred cow with the debunking of that concept of "power now." WHO wants power? To what end?]
Alongside the invitation to consider the pointer above regarding non-attachment is an additional understanding offered by Maharaj: understand that no person is addressing seekers and understand that questions happen and that answers happen…that is all that is going on. Only persons believe they can attach to anything and that they are talking to persons. It is consciousness that speaks when Reality is overlaid on the relative.
That is not unlike the pointer offered here that “husbanding can happen without an assumption of the ego-state of ‘The Husband’.” Only then is there no attachment to the player of the co-dependent counterpart to that illusory role, a co-dependent counterpart that is always required for the belief in any role to continue.
After understanding that no persons are involved, then “husbanding” or “wifing” can happen…or not. In a conversation with a couple that had enrolled in the enneagram classes, it was shown that both had been driven blindly throughout their entire existence; that he had not the slightest clue about Who/What He Is, that she had not the slightest clue about Who/What She Is, and that neither had the slightest clue about the bogus nature of “love” or the true nature of Real Love.
As both considered whether or not they had even the slightest desire to remain married, the suggestion was that—before they race off to find a lawyer and a divorce court—they might try one alternate approach.
It was explained, “Before trying to settle such issues as child custody, disposition of jointly-owned property, etc., you might both try something different first. See, you’ve been married to the not-Him; you’ve been married to the not-Her; and you’ve both been attached to not-Love.
“If a marriage were to evolve in which a Real Self and a Real Self and Real Love are all manifested…You might find the resulting relationship to be rather pleasant, relatively speaking. Of course, that’s just a suggestion.”
If such Reality is overlaid upon the relative, then that which persons call “a healthy relationship” can have a far greater chance of happening. Please enter into the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
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1. REALIZATION AIDS
The Advanced Seekers’ Book Set
From the I to the Absolute
Consciousness / Awareness
From the Absolute to the Nothingness
Purchase one or all at The Official Website of Floyd Henderson
2. ADVAITA / NON-DUALITY BOOK SET
THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE IN THE STORE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AND WILL BE OFFERED AT 50% OFF WHEN BOUGHT AS A PACKAGE:
From the Absolute to the Nothingness
Consciousness/Awareness
From the I to the Absolute (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
It's All Bullshit (and Why Knowing it Sets You Free)
Meditation Guide (Advanced Volume)
There's No Such Thing as ''Peace of Mind''
Ending Financial Problems by Understanding Your Personality
The Essence of the Teachings
$79.00 for all eight books + free S&H in the U.S.
3. ARRANGE FOR FLOYD TO TRAVEL TO YOUR LOCATION AND SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP
Here’s a recent example of costs:
Travel costs of the drive to Austin and back: $200.00
Friday and Saturday hotel room: $140.00
½ day Friday, Saturday and ½ day Sunday fees: $600.00
16 participants: $59.00 each for the retreat
Certain bargains are currently available for international flights as well
4. DONATIONS
1. REALIZATION AIDS
2. ADVAITA BOOK SETS-50% off
3. ARRANGE FOR FLOYD TO SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP
4. DONATIONS
1. REALIZATION AIDS
The Advanced Seekers’ Book Set
From the I to the Absolute
Consciousness / Awareness
From the Absolute to the Nothingness
Purchase one or all at The Official Website of Floyd Henderson
2. ADVAITA / NON-DUALITY BOOK SET
THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE IN THE STORE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AND WILL BE OFFERED AT 50% OFF WHEN BOUGHT AS A PACKAGE:
From the Absolute to the Nothingness
Consciousness/Awareness
From the I to the Absolute (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
It's All Bullshit (and Why Knowing it Sets You Free)
Meditation Guide (Advanced Volume)
There's No Such Thing as ''Peace of Mind''
Ending Financial Problems by Understanding Your Personality
The Essence of the Teachings
$79.00 for all eight books + free S&H in the U.S.
3. ARRANGE FOR FLOYD TO TRAVEL TO YOUR LOCATION AND SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP
Here’s a recent example of costs:
Travel costs of the drive to Austin and back: $200.00
Friday and Saturday hotel room: $140.00
½ day Friday, Saturday and ½ day Sunday fees: $600.00
16 participants: $59.00 each for the retreat
Certain bargains are currently available for international flights as well
4. DONATIONS
FROM SIM IN KENTUCKY, U.S.A.: How about a donate button? I give monthly to a blog about locations and reviews of a particular type of restaurant we like. I’d sure donate to this blog.
FROM “ANONYMOUS”: Almost every visitor brought Maharaj food or flowers. I’d like to treat you to a meal if you tell me how to do so with my credit card!
FROM LOUISE, SOUTH AFRICA: [Consider the case of an acquaintance who] added a donate button to his site. Regular blog readers were happy to support the site in this way.
F.: Okay—so it’s done, but note that the postings and responses are offered without charge, as is access to the library of 1,300 Advaitin essays archived on the site.
FROM “ANONYMOUS”: Almost every visitor brought Maharaj food or flowers. I’d like to treat you to a meal if you tell me how to do so with my credit card!
FROM LOUISE, SOUTH AFRICA: [Consider the case of an acquaintance who] added a donate button to his site. Regular blog readers were happy to support the site in this way.
F.: Okay—so it’s done, but note that the postings and responses are offered without charge, as is access to the library of 1,300 Advaitin essays archived on the site.
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