The 'I' itself is Maya. The Maya is a dualistic illusion.+

The 'I' itself is Maya. The Maya is a dualistic illusion. The dualistic illusion or Maya itself is the mind. The mind itself is the universe. The universe itself is waking state.

Know what this mind is in actuality. People mistake the ego for the mind. The illusion is not the projection of the mind.

It is high time to realize the mind is not within the body, but their body and the world are within the mind. The mind itself is an illusion.

Without knowing what the mind is, it is impossible to realize the truth, which is beyond form, time, and space.

The ‘I’ is present only when the mind is present. The mind is present in the form of the universe. The universe appears as the waking or the dream (duality) and disappears as deep sleep (nonduality). The one that becomes dual and nondual is consciousness.

Thus, all three states are nothing but consciousness. Consciousness alone is real, and all three states are merely an illusion. When the conviction about consciousness becomes firm, then it leads to Advaitic awareness in the midst of duality.

Thus, it is necessary to have a perfect understanding of ‘what is what’ to realize the truth, which is beyond form, time, and space.

Illusion’s "concealing power" merely means that when one looks at an ice block, he think only of the ice block. But a Gnani will think of the substance of the ice block, too. A wise man has the knowledge of the substance of the ice block.

Similarly, a Gnani has the knowledge of the universe and its formless substance also. Consciousness is concealed because of ignorance.

As a man, one is not aware of the fact that his body, ego, and his experience of the world are merely an illusion created out of consciousness.

When one becomes aware that the universe is an illusion, then there is no physical body, no ego, and no world; then there is only the formless, timeless, and spaceless Soul, the Self, which is present in the form of consciousness.

All is consciousness. The whole universe is consciousness. From consciousness, the universe comes. When the universe disappears, consciousness still remains without form, time, and space.

Remember:~

First, know ‘what is this ‘I’ supposed to be in actuality, then only what is hidden by the ‘I’ will be revealed.

If you realize the ‘Self ‘is not the ‘I’ but the invisible Soul, then there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed.

Realizing the invisible Soul is not the ‘I’ but the invisble Soul is the Self is Self–realization.

There is no such thing as an individual Soul. The Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness, pervades everything and everywhere in all three states. The three states are the product of ignorance.

From the standpoint of the invisible Soul, the Self, there is no ignorance; therefore, the three states are non-existent.

Only from the dualistic perspective can one speak about the individual Soul and the universe.

From a non-dualistic perspective, there is no second thing that exists other than the invisible Soul or consciousness.

What is it that becomes the waking? What is it that becomes a deep sleep? What is it that becomes the dream?

It is the Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness that appears as waking or dream (duality) and disappears as deep sleep ( nonduality). Thus, there is no second thing that exists other than the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. : : ~ Santthosh Kumaar

‘I’ is the cause of ignorance. The ‘I’ hides the truth of the Self.+

The Knowledge itself is Self. The Self is not the ‘I’. This ‘I’ is the cause of ignorance. The ‘I’ hides the invisible Soul, the Self.

Ignorant people are based on the ‘I’ because they are unaware of what this ‘I’ is in actuality. They stuck to the reality of the ‘I’, which they take as real.

The witness is not you, but the witness is the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. The invisible Soul, witness, witnesses you and the world in which you exist together.

Until you hold the ‘I’ as the witness, you will not know the invisible witness, which is hidden by the ‘I’. The ‘I’ is not the witness, but the ‘I’ is witnessed.

I AMNESS is not the reality. Whenever the ‘I AMNESS’ is there, the dualistic illusion or Maya is present.

Whenever dualistic illusion is present, the world in which you exist is present. The world in which you exist appears and disappears. Thus, the ‘I AMNESS’ appears and disappears.

The ‘I AMNESS’ is not permanent. The invisible Soul, the Self, is the witness of the coming and going, of the ‘I AMNESS.

It is erroneous to identify the Soul, the Self, as the ‘I AM'. The ‘I am’ represents ignorance.

How can you watch the ‘I AM’ the truth, which is hidden by the ‘I AM ', by you keeping quiet and keeping silent, the truth will not emerge.

The ‘I’ hides the invisble Soul. Therefore, the seeker has to realize ‘what this 'I' is supposed to be in actuality.

If the Self is not ‘I’ but the Self is the invisible Soul, then from the standpoint of the invisible Soul, the Self:~

Where is the ‘I’?

Where is the ego?

Where is the body?

Where is the mind?

Where is the world in which you exist?

Where are the form, time, and space?

Where is the waking experience?

Where is the duality?

Where is the void?

They are or have become one with the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. Consciousness is the ultimate truth or Brahman, or God in truth.

The ‘I’ is present only when the mind is present. The mind is present only when the world is present. The world is present only when there is a waking experience.

Deeper self-search reveals the fact that the waking experience is not considered different from the world. The world is not considered different from the mind. The mind is not considered different from the’ I’. This truth has to be assimilated.

The ‘I’ is merely an illusion created out of the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness.

‘I’ is not the subject. The ‘I’ is an object to the Soul, which is the formless, timeless, and spaceless subject.

The subject (Soul) is the witness, and the object is the witnessed (I).

That is why Bhagavad Gita: ~ The permanent is always there, only the transient ‘I’ comes and goes. (2.18)

The ‘I’ hides the invisible Soul, the Self, which is the cause of the 'I'.

People think the ‘I’ without the body is the Self. The seeker has to realize that ‘I’ is not the Self, but the invisible Soul, which is the witness of the ‘I’ is the true Self.

If you hold ‘I-centric Gurus and their teaching as final, you will remain hallucinating in the world of imagination.

Do not waste your time and effort and life sticking to such half-baked dualistic Advaita teaching. Remember, your goal is to reach the ultimate end of understanding.

People refuse to accept anything other than their Guru's words. For them, their Guru's words are the ultimate truth. They do not accept anything other than their accepted truth. There is no need to convince such a mindset.

Such a mindset is not fit to acquire Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana, or Atma Gnana. The seekers of truth accept only the truth, nothing but the uncontradictable trut . : ~ Santthosh Kumaar

Freedom comes only when you unfold the mystery of the ‘I’. The Soul, the Self is in the illusory cage of the ‘I’.+

Freedom comes only when you unfold the mystery of the ‘I’. The invisible Soul, the Self, is in the illusory cage of the ‘I’.

The ‘I’ is the dualistic illusion or Maya. Only the Advaitic wisdom of Sage Sankara unfolds the mystery of the ‘I’.

Remember, the ‘I’ is not an individual because the ‘I’ is the whole universe. Limiting the ‘I’ to individuality is the cause of experiencing the dualistic illusion of reality.

The nature of the ‘I’ is the nature of the mind.

The nature of the mind is the nature of the universe.

The nature of the universe is the nature of the waking state.

The nature of the waking state is the nature of the illusion.

Thus, it is necessary to study the nature of the ‘I’ to unfold the mystery of the universe.

All the teachings limit the ‘I’ to an individual and glorify the ‘I’ without knowing what this ‘I’ is supposed to be in actuality. All ‘I’ based teachings are inadequate and useless for the serious seeker of truth.

If you are seeking truth, nothing but the truth must be discarded without mercy, such as teaching to progress in your spiritual quest.

The seeker must know that the ‘I’ is not limited to individuality. The seeker has to see the ‘I’ as the universe, to overcome ignorance. When the Advaitic wisdom dawns, then ignorance vanishes.

When ignorance vanishes and the dualistic illusion (world) you used to think as reality becomes unreal.

Remember:~

The invisible Soul, the Self, is permanent, and the ‘I’ is impermanent. The ‘I’, which appears and disappears, is not the Self. The Self is the invisible Soul hidden by the ‘I’. The ‘I’ is perishable, whereas the invisible Soul, the Self, is imperishable.

That is why Bhagavad Gita: ~ “The permanent is always there, only the transient ‘I’ comes and goes. (2.18)

Why are you struggling to find out who you are? You will never find the answer if you get stuck to the ‘I’.

Find out ‘what is this ‘I’, which appears and disappears. What is it that is aware of the coming and going of the ‘I’?

Without realizing ‘What is this ‘I’?- you will never be able to realize the mystery of the ‘I’.

The ‘I’ is the most intoxicating stuff. Those who use the word ‘I’ for the ‘Self ‘will never be able to cross the threshold of the dualistic illusion.

The ‘I-centric teachings will not transport the seeker to the ultimate end of understanding.

The ‘I’ is the cage for the invisible Soul. ‘I’ is the cause of ignorance. Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana, is the only weapon to get rid of ignorance.

The ‘I’ based teachings will not transport the seeker to the ultimate end of understanding.

Perfect understanding of ‘what is this ‘I’ leads to the realization of the truth beyond form, time, and space.

That is why Ashtavakra Gita 16:10:~ If you desire liberation, but you still say 'I', if you feel the Self is the ‘I’, you are not a wise man or a seeker. You are simply a man who suffers. : ~ Santthosh Kumaar

What is the use of saying I AM THAT when the ‘Self’ is not you but the Self is the invisible Soul.+

What is the use of saying I AM THAT when the‘Self’ is not you, but the Self is the invisible and genderless Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness?

Your existence is limited to form, time, and space, whereas the invisible Soul, the Self, is a formless, timeless, and spaceless existence.

People say I AM THAT ~ I am God, I am Brahman. But when Brahman is, how can 'I' remain? Only Brahman remains, not 'I'; it is erroneous to use the word ‘I’ for the Self, because ‘I’ represents the form, time, and space, whereas the invisible Soul, the Self, is a formless, timeless, and spaceless existence.

Bhagavad Gita: ~ The permanent is always there, only the transient ‘I’ comes and goes. (2.18)

The ‘I’ disappears as the invisible Soul in deep sleep, so what is the use of being attached to it? It is impermanent and illusory because ‘I’ is physical awareness. Physical awareness is not Self-awareness. ‘I-less awareness is Self-awareness.

Bhagavad Gita: ~ “You must first see the ‘I’ as illusory before you see others as illusory. ~ CH.2 v.16

It is erroneous to identify the invisible Soul, the Self as 'I' or 'I AM' because the invisible Soul, the Self, is not 'I' or I AM’. The Soul, the Self, is that witness of the 'I'.

To realize the false nature of the ‘I’, the Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana, or Atma Gnana is necessary.

The Self is not ‘I’, but the Self is the Soul, which is the witness of the ‘I’. Holding the ‘I as the Self leads to hallucination based on the imagination: ~ Santthosh Kumaar

Until you hold the ‘you-centric’ Gurus and their teaching as final, you are caught up in the spider web of ignorance.+

Sage Sankara: ~VC-All this universe, which through ignorance appears as of diverse forms, is nothing else but Brahman (Consciousness), which is absolutely free from all the limitations of Maya.

When you finally realize the Self is not you, but the Self is the invisible Soul, then you will realize the universe in which you exist is merely an illusion created out of the invisible Soul. The invisible Soul is present in the form of consciousness.

The whole universe is nothing but the invisible Soul. Therefore, there is no second thing that exists other than the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness.

The invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness, is the ultimate truth or Brahman.

Even the Bhagavad Gita says: ~ Brahmano hi pratisthaham ~ Brahman (God) is considered the all-pervading consciousness, which is the basis of all the animate and inanimate entities and material. (14.27).

When the Bhagavad Gita says, God is considered the all-pervading consciousness, which is the basis of all the animate and inanimate entities and material, then nothing has to be accepted as God other than consciousness.

Remember:~

Since we see the universe as the universe , we are unaware of the invisible Soul, the Self hidden by the universe, which is the dualistic illusion.

Without a perfect understanding of ‘what is what’, it is impossible to realize the invisble Soul, the Self, which is hidden by the world in which we exist.

Without Advaitic Gnana, the illusory universe in which you exist prevails as a reality. 

The thoughts, thinker, and the universe have nothing to do with the invisible Soul, the Self, because the thoughts, thinker, and the universe are part and parcel of the dualistic illusion or Maya.

The truth is not based on you because the Self is not you but the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness.

The invisible Soul is the witness, and you and the world in which you exist are part of the witnessed.

The invisible Soul is the subject, and you and the universe in which you exist is an objects to the invisible Soul is the subject.

Until you hold the ‘you-centric’ Gurus and their teaching as final, you are caught up in the spider web of ignorance.

By finding out the source of the thoughts, ignorance will not vanish. By finding out to whom the thoughts come, the truth will not be revealed.

Thoughts arise in the person in the waking or the dream. The thinker is the form. Without form, time, and space, thinking is an impossibility.

The thoughts form only in the domain of form, time, and space. The form, time, and space belong to the dualistic illusion.

Thus, the thinker & the thought belong to the universe, which is the dualistic illusion or Maya.

Thus, thinkers and thoughts are part of the known. The witness of the knower and known is a formless, timeless, and spaceless existence

Thoughts and thinker have nothing to do with the formless witness. The witness is that which witnesses the thoughts, thinker, and the universe together and is hidden by the waking or dream as their invisible substance.

People think that the more they think, the more they will get, but it is really an error. It remains only a thought and gives them back only thoughts.

Anything seen, observed cannot be the Self or the witness because the Self is the invisible Soul hidden by the whole illusory universe ~ Santthosh Kumaar

The true seeker never indulges in argument, he calmly thinks, reasons and reflect on the subject matter and succeeds.+

From the standpoint of the Soul, the Self, all the attributes are illusory. There are no attributes because there is no second thing exists other than consciousness. There is only consciousness without the division of form, time, and space.

Only ignorant people who see the world in their dualistic lenses get confused. Such people are not seeking the truth. They waste their time in unnecessary arguments. And arguments lead to dualistic perversity.

The true seeker never indulges in argument; he calmly thinks, reasons, and reflects on the subject matter and succeeds.

The invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness, is the only reality in which everything exists, to which everything belongs, from which everything has emerged and which is the cause of everything and which is everything.

Thus, there is a need to realize that the Self is not you, but the ‘Self is the Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. The world in which we exist is nothing but consciousness.

When attributes are an illusion created out of consciousness, then consciousness alone is real. Hold on to the real and mentally drop the unreal.

When matter is an illusion created out of the Spirit, then the Spirit alone is real.

When the object is created out of the subject, then the subject alone is real.

When the world in which you exist is created out of consciousness, then consciousness alone is real.

The reality and unreality are created out of a single stuff because of the unreality (the world in which we exist) is experienced as a reality we are unaware of the reality hidden by the unreality.

There is no second thing that exists other than the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. The dualistic illusion, which is present in the form of the ‘I’, hides the truth.

Stick to reality by mentally dropping the unreality.

All accumulated knowledge is mental Garbage is no use in the quest for truth. The seeker has to discard all the accumulated knowledge and start afresh.

Perfect understanding of ‘what is what’ through deeper thinking and reasoning helps to acquire Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana.

Reading and reflecting on my blogs and postings gradually, the seekers will start assimilating and realizing ‘what is the truth’ and what the untruth is.

Repeated reading my blogs and postings makes the seeker, Soulcentric, and the inner dialogue will start and clear all the doubts and confusion.

When there is no doubt and confusion, then they have realized the truth that the form, time, and space are one in essence. And that essence is consciousness.

There is no use in wasting time in questioning and arguing same time and effort has to be used to make the seeker more independent, and without external spoon feeding,he can reach the inner core, which is the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness.

In the Atmic path, discussion of the unimportant subject matter is a great hindrance. The path of truth is the path of verification.

Nothing has to be accepted as truth without verification. Agreeing to disagree causes unnecessary friction.

Truth is very simple but it is very difficult grasp because of ignorance. You have to only realize the world in which you exist is created out of a single clay. And that single clay is the invisible Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness.

Thus, you and your body and the world in which you exist are nothing but consciousness because they are mere illusions created out of consciousness. Perfect understanding of ‘what is what’ is needed.

A Gnani can point at the sky, but the seeing of the star is the seeker's own work.

It is necessary to reflect on the same truth again and again till it becomes reality. One needs to constantly reflect on the subject until he gets a firm conviction of what is what.

Words of wisdom are needed until one gets a firm conviction of ‘what is what’. People need to read and hear the words of wisdom to think, reason, and reflect deeply and reach the ultimate end. : ~ Santthosh Kumaar

The things that happened billions of years ago and the things that are to happen billions of years from now are happenings within the illusion.+

All the years you have passed are within the illusion. Billions of past and future years belong to the illusion. 

The things that happened billions of years ago and the things that are to happen billions of years from now are happenings within the illusion. 

The illusion is an illusion is nothing to do with the invisble  Soul, the Self. The invisble  Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness, is the ultimate truth or Brahman or God in truth.

The practical life within the practical world has nothing to do with the invisible Soul, the Self. The invisble Soul is the formless substance and the witness of the illusion. 

In the realm of the truth, the substance and the witness of the illusion are one in essence. That essence is the Soul or consciousness. Thus, consciousness is the ultimate truth or Brahman or God in truth.: ~ Santthosh Kumaar