Thursday, July 31, 2014

Perception of the original state

That what is there remains as it is. Truth remains forever untouched.

The only change is in our perception of the truth.

The original unconditioned state is realized at 'all times' by 'all'.

The only difference lies in our perception of the original state. To those who are convinced of the glory of the original state, there is no desire to leave it for an illusory experience.
To those who do not perceive the glory of the original state, there is a 'subsequent fall into false experiences'. Ultimately, we come out of the false experiences only to be reminded of the glory of the original state.

If we believe that our original state is not complete and consider it 'boring', we will get trapped and fall into illusory mental states. Then we will realize how glorious the original state was and how much we long to be 'back there'.

As long as our perception of the original state remains clear and free from doubt, we are 'protected' from descent into illusory experiences and distressful mental states. Always stay awake to the glory of the original state. This will protect you at all times and in every situation.

Thus, our only task is to clean our perception of the original state. This is the only change. The original state remains forever pure. Our only task is to realize this.

Glory to the One who remains forever awake. Absolutely nothing else matters.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Relationship

Firm belief in the reality of relationships is a source of great misery.

Every relationship is illusory.

There is absolutely no truth in any relationship.

Attachment to relationship brings nothing but sorrow and fear.

Throw away the guilt and realize the falsity of all relationship.

Family relationships and relationship with parents are actually false.

Realize that you have no parents and no teachers. This is liberation.

Realize that the only one that has relationship is the false 'you'.

This false 'you' has false 'relationships' with false 'others'

Neither 'you' nor 'others' nor 'relationship' is true.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Overcoming infatuation

Remaining single has a dangerous side effect - Infatuation.

Yes, when you are single, infatuation becomes more powerful due to the absence of a partner.
You somehow feel justified in allowing this storm to enter your mind. The greatest treasure of inner serenity is lost.

This is where self control finds one of its most formidable adversaries.

Remember to never reveal your infatuation and it will pass like a storm.

This is a nice quote borrowed from another website "The crush of self-loathing is a far more helpless and depressing thing to go through than a crush for a co-worker."

Remember, your only task is to remain quiet. Do not express your feelings of infatuation. This is the only way it can die. Practice all the self control you can.

Remember, infatuation is only a fantasy. An illusion.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Emptiness here

The world is like a big show of lights!

Ultimately, there is emptiness underneath.

This emptiness is always there.

This emptiness is aware.

At all moments, this emptiness alone is found to exist.

There is no escape. No one who can escape!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Some truths

Here are some truths:

1. The only reason for working is to earn enough to keep the stomach quiet.
2. Once the requirements of the stomach are met, there is no other purpose to working.
3. There is no desire of being in a 'relationship' with another.
4. There is no desire to 'explore the world'.
5. There is no desire of 'starting a family'.
6. There is no desire of 'service to society'.

What is there is enough. Nothing more is ever needed.

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If you wish to realize the truth, you need to stop lying.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Musings

As we grow older in life, it seems that the real change lies in the change of realization.
We go through many experiences, encounter many failures and successes and pursue and lose many opportunities.
What differentiates us is not the quality of our experiences, but the realization that comes from them.

Holding on to past memories and outdated expectations only prevent us from seeing things as they really are. We are blinded by the stories that we tell ourselves. Blinded to the realizations which are there for all to see at the very start of the journey.

A realization is nothing an achivement or an attainment or even an experience or fulfilment of some desire.
A realization is just a seeing through all the lies that we constantly keep telling ourselves about ourselves and the world. Ultimately, what matters and is essential exists right now at this very moment and requires no effort to attain.

To realize, not just live through an experience or attain some extraordinary goal or become an extraordinary person, but to realize with the soul and to be absolutely convinced about how things actually are is the only thing that separates wisdom from ignorance.

The older we get and as desires start declining and we stop worrying about survival, realization gradually gets clarified. Wisdom is a matter of clarity and not experience or attainment.

Our lives and the person who we think we are keeps moving on. You realize that there is absolutely nothing that you need to do to be you.

Probably, the wise ones differ from others only in the depth of their realization. They realize what ultimately matters and what does not.

The only advice I can offer you based on a limited personal understanding is that you need to stop wasting time pursuing illusions. Realize that what you are is absolutely untouched by anything that happens or does not happen to you. You cannot change what exists at the deepest level of being.

Realize that you are exactly where you need to be. That is all.