That by which the vital breath does not breathe, but by which the breath itself is directed — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
Realisation
Realisation refers to a profound understanding or awareness across spiritual traditions. Many traditions converge on the idea of a transformative insight, but differ in their approaches. They offer unique perspectives on the path to and characteristics of this realisation.
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That which the ear cannot hear, but by which this ear is heard — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
That which the eye cannot see, but by which the eye itself sees — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
That which the mind cannot think, but by which the mind is said to be thought — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
That which speech cannot reveal, but by which speech itself is revealed — know that alone as Brahman, not this which people worship here.
She said, it is Brahman. In that victory of Brahman you have been glorified. From this alone he knew it was Brahman.
Therefore Indra surpasses other gods, because he came nearest to Brahman and was the first to know it as Brahman.
For one who has not reflected on it, it stands as thought; for one who has reflected, he does not know it. It is unknown to those who consider themselves knowers, and known to those who do not claim to know.
Therefore these gods — Agni, Vayu, and Indra — surpass other gods, because they came nearest to Brahman and were the first to know it as Brahman.
Spirituality is essentially an awakening to the inner reality of our being. It is a connection to the spirit, self, or soul that is beyond our mind, life, and body. This awakening involves an inner aspiration to know, feel, and become one with this greater reality.
My advice is to not strive for supernatural powers or rapid Kundalini awakening. Instead, cultivate devotion to God, have complete faith in Him, and embody a spirit of service to humanity. The Kundalini will awaken naturally.
If merely pretending to be spiritual can bring about such spiritual awakening, one can only imagine the impact of genuine spiritual practice. In that state, one will undoubtedly realize what is real and what is not. Only God is real, while the world is an illusion.
Those who illumination the three fires of Nachiketas, unite with the Three, and perform the triple works, will transcend birth and death. They will find the God of our adoration, the Knower born from the Brahman, and attain surpassing peace by realizing this truth.
Instead of being carried from life to life on a winding path, as if by the wind, it will be able to move straight ahead in an orderly sequence, connecting life to life with increasing knowledge and direction, until it becomes the fully conscious Will, moving with illumination on the straight path towards eternal bliss.
It's because these seers saw the truth rather than just thinking about it. They expressed it through intuitive ideas and revealing images, but in a way that's transparent and allows us to see into the infinite. They understood things in the light of self-existence and saw them from the infinite perspective. That's why their words remain alive and immortal, full of significance, authentic, and final, yet also a starting point for infinite truth. All our investigations ultimately lead back to this truth, and humanity keeps returning to it in its moments of greatest insight.
The highest function of the human soul is to perceive truth, and it is in this that it finds its greatest delight.
There is no insight like knowledge, and no spiritual practice is as powerful as letting go. Avoiding wrongdoing, consistently doing what is right, good behavior, and following all spiritual practices - these are the highest accomplishments.
You have gained spiritual insight. Your mind has been purified of all impurities. You have been freed from the qualities of passion and darkness and now reside in the quality of goodness. You see your Soul with your Soul, just like seeing your own shadow in a mirror.
A person of virtue uses their spiritual insight to recognize evil, distinguish between happiness and misery, and develops a respectful attitude towards virtuous people. By practicing virtues, their mind becomes inclined towards righteousness.
A wise person, through spiritual insight, understands that all creatures are bound to an immutable destiny and cannot resist the consequences of their actions, whether good or bad.