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In nonduality (especially as expressed in Advaita Vedanta and similar traditions), enlightenment is not about gaining something new—it’s about realizing what has always been true.
🔹 Core Definition:
Enlightenment in nonduality is the direct recognition that:
There is no separate self—only pure, undivided Awareness or Consciousness, and you are That.
🧘♀️ Key Points of Enlightenment in Nonduality:
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No Two (Advaita): The word “nonduality” means “not two.” Reality is not split between “subject” and “object,” “self” and “other,” “me” and “world.” It’s one seamless whole.
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Illusion of the Ego: The “I” we think we are (the ego, mind, body-person) is seen as a conditioned appearance, not the truth of who we are.
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Awareness is Primary: All experiences arise in awareness, as awareness. The realization is that “I am that awareness” which is unchanging, formless, silent, and limitless.
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Not an Experience: Enlightenment is not a peak mystical state, vision, or experience. It's a clear seeing of what’s always been here. Experiences come and go—truth doesn’t.
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Freedom from Identity: There’s a deep release from the false identification with thoughts, emotions, roles, and stories. What remains is effortless presence, peace, and clarity.
🌀 Quotes that Capture It:
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“You are the Self, here and now.” – Ramana Maharshi
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“Enlightenment is the recognition that there is no one to become enlightened.” – Jed McKenna
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“That which is aware of the mind is not the mind.” – Rupert Spira
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“Before enlightenment, I thought I was a person. After enlightenment, I saw there never was one.” – Anonymous
🧩 How It "Happens" (Even Though It Doesn't):
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Often follows deep inquiry (“Who am I?”)
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Can arise spontaneously or after years of seeking
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It is not “achieved,” but noticed or recognized
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It reveals that the “seeker” was part of the illusion all along
🌊 In Simpler Terms:
Imagine the ocean suddenly realizing it’s not just a wave—it’s the whole ocean. Enlightenment is that moment of realization.
Would you like to go deeper into practices or how to approach this in daily life?
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