This one mistake is delaying your Self-realization ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj | Non-duality
Summary
TLDRIn this insightful script, Narad Maharaj's teachings on self-realization are explored, emphasizing that the true realization of one's being is not an explosive event but an inherent state present since birth. Maharaj challenges the expectation of dramatic spiritual experiences, suggesting that such anticipations only delay self-awareness. He explains that our perceptions of the world are subjective projections of our psyche, not objective realities. Maharaj encourages us to recognize consciousness as the foundation of all experience, urging us to look beyond transient experiences to the eternal self that is the essence of our being.
Takeaways
- đ The expectation of a dramatic, unique event hinders self-realization, as the true realization occurred at birth when one was in pure being, knowing, and feeling.
- đ¶ A newborn's experience is spontaneous and without a sense of separate self, illustrating the concept of pure being.
- đ Narad Maharaj emphasizes that self-realization is not an external event but a recognition of the eternal self that is always present.
- đ€ The common mistake is to take the inner for the outer and vice versa, leading to the delusion of identifying with the body and mind.
- đ Thoughts are external to the self, yet we often mistake them for our internal identity, limiting our understanding of the true self.
- đ The world is a projection of our psyche, meaning our perceptions vary greatly and are not necessarily accurate reflections of reality.
- đ Perceptions of the world as good or bad are subjective and stem from our individual psychological filters.
- đ Maharaj suggests that changing one's perception can lead to seeing the world in a different light, highlighting the malleability of our understanding.
- đ§ââïž The Supreme reality, according to Maharaj, is the eternal consciousness that underlies all experiences and perceptions.
- đ Experiences, whether positive or negative, are manifestations against the backdrop of consciousness, which is the ultimate reality.
- đ For those interested in Narad Maharaj's teachings, there is a playlist available for further exploration of his wisdom.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the quote by Narad Maharaj?
-The main theme of the quote is that self-realization is not about expecting a dramatic or unique experience but is an inherent state that was already present at the moment of birth.
What does Narad Maharaj suggest about the nature of a newborn's experience?
-Narad Maharaj suggests that a newborn experiences pure being, knowing, and feeling without a sense of separate self, living in spontaneity and pure instinct.
According to the transcript, what is the misconception about self-realization that people often have?
-The misconception is expecting a dramatic or extraordinary experience, like seeing divine images or receiving a message from the heavens, which Narad Maharaj says is unnecessary and actually hinders self-realization.
What is the 'eternal self' as mentioned in the transcript?
-The 'eternal self' refers to the unchanging, inherent state of being that is not bound by time or experiences and is the true nature of self-realization.
What is the 'mistake' that Narad Maharaj says people make regarding the inner and outer self?
-The mistake is taking the inner self for the outer and vice versa, confusing the mind and body as the self and attributing external thoughts and experiences as part of the self.
How does Narad Maharaj describe the nature of the world as a projection of one's psyche?
-He describes the world as a subjective experience, where each person's perception is a projection of their psyche, leading to different interpretations of the same object or situation.
What does the transcript suggest about the nature of the mind and feelings in relation to the self?
-The transcript suggests that the mind and feelings are external to the true self, but people often mistake them for being part of their inner self.
How does the transcript explain the concept of perception and its relation to reality?
-The transcript explains that perception is a projection of one's psyche and that reality is not inherently good or bad, but rather a subjective experience shaped by individual consciousness.
What is the 'background' that Narad Maharaj refers to in the context of experiences?
-The 'background' refers to the underlying reality of consciousness that is the foundation for all experiences, whether they are good, bad, or neutral.
What advice does Narad Maharaj give for those seeking self-realization?
-Narad Maharaj advises not to wait for extraordinary experiences but to recognize that the true self is the eternal consciousness that is always present and not bound by experiences.
What is the significance of the Supreme reality as discussed in the transcript?
-The Supreme reality signifies the ultimate truth that is beyond experiences and conditions, which is the direct perception of reality as pure consciousness.
Outlines
đ The Illusion of Self-Realization
In the first paragraph, the speaker discusses a quote by Narad Maharaj on self-realization. Maharaj emphasizes that the expectation of a dramatic or unique experience is what actually delays self-realization. He explains that the true self was already realized at the moment of birth, where a newborn is not aware of a separate self but lives in pure being and instinct. The speaker further elaborates on Maharaj's teachings that our perceptions of the world are projections of our psyche, and that we often mistake the inner for the outer, leading to a limited understanding of ourselves and the world. Maharaj suggests that the mind and feelings are external, but we perceive them as internal, which is a delusion. The speaker concludes by stating that the world is not objective but a subjective experience, varying from person to person.
đ Perceptions and the Supreme Reality
The second paragraph continues the discussion on the nature of reality and perception, as presented by Narad Maharaj. The speaker explains that Maharaj points out the fundamental confusion of taking perceptions as reality, which is neither good nor bad but a projection of one's psyche. Maharaj emphasizes that there is no 'new explosion' that will correct this misunderstanding; instead, one must think themselves out of it. The speaker highlights Maharaj's teachings on the Supreme reality, which is the eternal consciousness that underlies all perceptions and experiences. Maharaj advises against waiting for extraordinary experiences to reveal reality, as the base of all experiences is consciousness itself. The speaker invites those interested in Maharaj's wisdom to explore a playlist for further insights and thanks supporters on Patreon for their contributions, which help in continuing the production of such content.
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Keywords
đĄSelf-realization
đĄConsciousness
đĄExpectation
đĄPerception
đĄIllusion
đĄProjection
đĄMind
đĄBeing
đĄDelusion
đĄExperience
Highlights
Narad Maharaj's quote emphasizes that expecting a dramatic, unique experience is what actually hinders self-realization.
The self-realization explosion has already occurred at the moment of birth when we first become aware of our existence.
A newborn's pure instinct and lack of a separate self demonstrates the initial state of self-realization.
Expecting external signs of self-realization, such as visions of deities, can delay the realization process.
Language limits our understanding of self-realization, as there is no 'your' in the eternal self.
The common mistake is taking the inner for the outer and vice versa, leading to delusion about our true nature.
The mind and body are external to the true self, but we often mistake them for our identity.
Thoughts are external, yet we consider them part of our internal identity.
The world is a projection of our psyche, not an objective reality.
Perceptions of the same object can vary greatly between individuals, illustrating the subjective nature of reality.
Our perceptions are colored by our beliefs about the world, whether positive or negative.
The world is neither inherently good nor bad; it is a projection of our psyche.
No new explosion will correct the basic confusion; one must think themselves out of it.
Narad Maharaj points to the Supreme Reality that is beyond experiences and attributes.
Consciousness is the ground of all perceptions, and without it, perception would not be possible.
Being caught up in experiences makes us forget the background of reality, which is consciousness itself.
Narad Maharaj's teachings emphasize the importance of recognizing consciousness as the bedrock of reality.
The transcript provides a playlist and Patreon support information for those interested in further exploring Narad Maharaj's wisdom.
Transcripts
so there is a quote by narad Maharaj
where he talks about
self-realization so I'm going to read
out the quote it
says your expectation of something
unique and
dramatic of some wonderful explosion is
merely hindering and delaying your
self-realization
you are not to expect an
explosion for the explosion has already
happened at the moment you were born
when you realized yourself as being
knowing
feeling for a newborn there is no sense
of separate self or me so a
newborn lives in the being lives with
the pure feeling pure Instinct so when
the newborn is hungry it will
cry for mother's
attention the newborn is always
spontaneous so at the time of
birth
this being knowing or feeling was itself
discovered by you that's what nadat
Maharaj is saying so he's what basically
he's referring to is that you are ba you
are expecting a dramatic explosion of an
experience where perhaps you will see
images of God goddesses
or you will see someone coming down
angels from the heaven coming down and
telling you that now you have arrived
and your selfrealization is
complete but he's saying none of that
is none of that is going to happen and
expecting an
experience is actually delaying it's
hindering your self-realization quote
unquote your self-realization we have to
put in language so we use that kind of
language we are bound by it there is no
such thing as your self-realization
there is only the Eternal self and its
own
realization so I'll go further Maraj
says the there is only one mistake you
are making you take the inner for the
outer and outer for the
inner you take inner for the outer the
being you take
it that is the inner which you take for
the
outer you feel that you are outside I am
the body I am the mind that is the
delusion
what is in you you take to be outside
you and what is outside you take it to
be in you so in other words you limit
yourself as the Mind Body organism and
even the thoughts that arrive in your
mind I am this I am
that I do this I do
that all the thoughts that come every
thought is external and you consider it
to be you the internal but he's saying
that's not the
case the mind and feelings are
external but you take them to be
intimate you believe the world to be
objective but it is entirely a
projection of your
psyche
now Maharaj is not saying that the world
is an illusion what Maharaj here is
saying that world is a project ction of
your psyche what that means is the way I
see this world and the way you see this
world is very
different now I may watch let's say a
lamp here and the lamp may be of
specific shape and color and I may say
oh it's a beautiful lamp and you may say
oh it's a very ordinary lamp whereas a
third person comes into the room and
says this is an ugly lamp so object
object is same but there are three
different
perceptions
so this is where the illusion is none of
these three perceptions are accurate
because a lamp is just a
lamp
similarly we believe the world to be
objective that means if I see world as a
as a dark place as a place with a lot of
violence and lot of Wars which do
happen then then my mind perception is
colored completely filtered and colored
with that and then I will see everything
as in that same shade
right but if the shade changes and I see
the world as a beautiful place as a
place of love beauty exploration
vastness
flow flow of
reverse then I see the nature the beauty
and that is a different color of
perception so he's saying that none of
these are true neither this nor that is
true it is just a projection of your
psyche the world is neither good bad or
this way or that way it is just a
projection of your
psyche that is the basic confusion and
no new explosion will set it
right you you have to think yourself out
of it there is no other
way this is uh this is from narad dat
maharaj's book I am
that so all Maharaj is pointing to is
the is the Supreme reality which is not
bound by any experiences which is not
conditioned which does not have
attributes which is simply the being
knowing perception direct perception of
reality so being is the ground of all
perceptions we may perceive this world a
certain way some of us may perceive it
as good place some of us may perceive as
a bad place but without being or
Consciousness the perception would not
even be
possible and Maharaj is pointing to that
Consciousness and in the same book
Maharaj also says
that when you get caught up in
experiences
when you wait for gods and goddesses to
shine light on you what you forget is
the background where the experience is
manifesting and the background is the
reality the container that holds
everything is consciousness and nothing
exists apart from Consciousness so
Maharaj says don't wait for an explosion
don't wait for an extraordinary
experience to show you reality
experiences may be wonderful or may be
traumatic or maybe neutral but the base
of it the Bedrock of it is
consciousness and that is what Maharaj
is saying here so if you are in
interested more in narad Maraj uh wisdom
I have a playlist which I'll mention in
the description box description box and
uh you can check that if you want to
also thank you for supporting me on
patreon um your contributions help help
with all this filming and keeps the
lights on so those of you who want to
join uh who want to contribute and join
on patreon as a paid
member you're most welcome and uh thank
you for listening take care
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