Here’s a summary of the article "When there is no perceiver, there is no solid projection!" by Ekta Bathija:
🌌 Key Concepts:
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Everything is Projected: Happenings are projected through mental forces like cravings and aversions, reinforced by attention.
"Craving = ‘I want it.’ Aversion = ‘I do not want it.’"
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The Role of Desire: The higher the intensity of desire, the more tangible the manifestation.
"At the time of projection, an intense desire becomes the force itself, armed by the power of attention."
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Doer and Perceiver: The one who projects an event is also the one who perceives it, with a time-lapse.
"One who projects the event himself perceives the event after a time-lapse."
🧘 Understanding the Stand of Awareness:
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Awareness vs. Doership/Experiencership: Standing as awareness is spontaneous, but often misunderstood or ignored.
"The stand of Awareness is a natural happening, even for those enamored by doership & experiencership."
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Spiritual Process: Mastery of Awareness comes through spiritual practices (Shravana, Manana, Nidhidhyasa).
"Stand of Awareness can only be mastered after spiritual Shravana, Manana, Nidhidhyasa."
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Direct Seeing: Realizing that one is the creator, the creation, and the perceiver of the creation is essential for recognition of truth.
"The Direct Seeing that ‘I am the creator,’ ‘I am the creation,’ and ‘I am the perceiver of the creation,’ is non-negotiable."
✨ Witness Consciousness and the Impersonal Totality:
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Witness Consciousness: A stepping stone for seekers, bridging the personal and impersonal states.
"The Witness Consciousness is a form of illusion, too... a concession to enable the sincere seeker."
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Ultimate Truth: The recognition of the impersonal totality where there are no dualities like ‘I’ & ‘You’ or ‘Creation’.
"There is no question of the ‘Other’. There is no question of a ‘Creation’. There is no question of an ‘I’ & ‘You’."
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The Power of the Totality: The totality can appear as the body-mind or witness consciousness, or rest in its natural state of fullness.
"The totality has the power to pretend to be an illusory part or rest in its true natural state of fullness."
⚛️ Perception and Reality:
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Pre-script and Free Will: The totality transcends the concepts of free will and pre-determined scripts.
"The totality is beyond the ideas of free will and pre-script. It has the power to be both as well as none."
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Quantum Mechanics Insight: As science suggests, when there is no perceiver, there is no solid projection (Schrödinger's equation, Double Slit Experiment).
"When there is no perceiver, there is no solid projection."
🌱 Final Thought:
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Self-Realization: True awareness is when one realizes the unity of the totality, transcending dualities and illusion.
"Stage Two of ‘Truth Recognition’... there is only SatChidAnanda, the totality."
This article discusses the paradox of spiritual perception and the role of awareness in realizing the non-dual nature of existence.
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Even if Advaita Vedanta, the philosophical system of non-duality, were wrong in its metaphysical assertions, it still offers lasting wisdom in several practical and ethical aspects. Here are a few of its enduring insights:
🌱 Self-Inquiry and Reflection:
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Know Thyself: Advaita emphasizes self-inquiry (Atma Vichara) to realize the true nature of the self beyond ego, attachments, and illusions. This practice of introspection can lead to personal growth, clarity, and inner peace, regardless of its metaphysical conclusions.
"Who am I?"—The question itself is a powerful tool for self-discovery.
🧘 Freedom from Identification:
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Detachment from Ego: Advaita teaches that much of our suffering comes from identifying with the ego and personal attachments. By recognizing the transient nature of the self and world, we are encouraged to transcend the ego and cultivate a sense of detachment, leading to greater emotional resilience and mental peace.
"You are not the body, you are not the mind, you are the eternal observer."
🌍 Unity and Interconnectedness:
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Oneness of All: Even if the ultimate metaphysical claim of non-duality (that there is no separation between the self and the universe) is not literally true, the practice of recognizing interconnectedness fosters compassion, empathy, and a sense of shared humanity.
"We are all expressions of the same universal consciousness."
🕊️ Mindfulness and Presence:
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Living in the Present: Advaita encourages the practice of witnessing one’s thoughts and emotions without attachment, which can be closely aligned with modern mindfulness practices. By living in the present moment and observing reality without clinging to it, we can reduce stress, anxiety, and distraction.
"The present moment is the only reality; all else is illusion."
💡 Letting Go of Attachment and Fear:
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Embrace Impermanence: Advaita teaches that attachment to the world of forms is the root of suffering. While we may not be able to transcend all attachments, the awareness of impermanence helps reduce the intensity of our fears, desires, and regrets.
"Change is the only constant. To hold on to what passes is to invite suffering."
✨ Ethics and Compassion:
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Ethical Behavior as a Reflection of Oneness: Advaita suggests that seeing the self in all beings leads to greater compassion and ethical behavior. If we recognize that all is one, we naturally treat others with kindness and respect, as they are not truly separate from us.
"Treat others as you would treat yourself, for we are all expressions of the same divine reality."
⚖️ Practical Wisdom:
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Balance of Renunciation and Engagement: Advaita doesn’t call for renouncing the world entirely but emphasizes balancing worldly duties with inner awareness. This helps individuals navigate the material world with greater equanimity and purpose.
"Engage in the world, but remain detached in the heart."
🌟 Inner Peace through Non-Attachment:
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The Nature of Happiness: According to Advaita, true happiness doesn’t come from external achievements or possessions but from within. The lasting wisdom lies in understanding that peace and joy are our natural states, not dependent on external circumstances.
"Happiness is not something to attain; it is the essence of who you are."
In summary, even if the ultimate metaphysical framework of Advaita is questioned or not fully embraced, its teachings on self-inquiry, detachment, interconnectedness, mindfulness, and compassion provide timeless wisdom for personal growth, peace, and ethical living.
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