Pure Clarity – In Gita Verse 14.27 And I am the basis of the impersonal Brahman, which is immortal, imperishable and eternal and is the constitutional position of ultimate happiness.
In the heart of the Bhagavad Gita, there lies a verse that sings a celestial song of eternal bliss and oneness. Verse 14.27 speaks of the basis of the impersonal Brahman, the boundless and ever-lasting joy that is the core of all existence. From this essence springs forth a guide for living – a beacon for those seeking pure clarity, ultimate happiness, and the beauty of simply looking.
As Krishna speaks of the highest awakening, remember, it begins with witnessing space without cluttering it with perception. Do not see, for in the act of seeing, we impose our thoughts, our habits, our past. Instead, just look. Within the clarity of the unclouded gaze, existence will whisper its secrets.
Embrace the sky’s expanse with eyes unburdened by focus. Let your vision be gentle, letting go of the urge to find meaning in what you behold. In these initial trials, you might grapple with the remnants of old habits. Do not despair. Each moment you return to this absent look is a step closer to purity.
Then, with the outward practice tenderly held, turn your gaze inward. Observe the mind with that same absent look. Let thoughts drift as clouds across the inner sky, noting their presence but never chasing. The gaps between them, precious and revealing, grow with your practice. This is where silence nestles, where the symphony of existence plays its subtle notes.
In this quietude, the distinctions that fragment the world dissipate. The reaches of buddhahood draw nearer. You awaken to an existence without division, where oneness is not just an idea but an all-encompassing reality. Without the distinctions that have been etched into our vision by time and society, the world unveils its true unity.
Imagine – one tree entwines with another; the soil, trees, skies, and beyond blend in an infinite embrace. In this harmonious dance, where you and I are mere particles, the concept of “I” dissolves into “we,” and “we” into the cosmos. This is unity vibrating with life – an existence devoid of boundaries, where the sage and sinner, the light and dark, the creation and dissolution are all part of an intricate cosmic weave.
In the embrace of oneness, where divisions dissolve, the exalted state of buddhahood emerges. It’s an unveiling; an awakening not marked by the amassing of new treasures, but by the shedding of burdens that weigh heavily upon the soul. As we embark on this spiritual journey, we come to realise that the essence of buddhahood is not about gaining anything. It’s about letting go of the superfluous layers – the pain, the jealousy, the hatred – that shroud our true nature. Our spirit is not meant to be caged within these confines, but to soar freely in the vast expanse of consciousness.
Imagine your essence as the perennially clear sky, untainted, and serene, occasionally hidden by the transient clouds of emotional turmoil. Life’s myriad experiences dress us in layers of emotional complexity, much like clouds that gather, casting shadows, and sometimes darkening the skies of our minds. As we seek enlightenment, we learn to distinguish these transient clouds from the eternal sky. We recognise that emotions such as the pang of jealousy can distort and the burn of hatred can consume. Walking the path of awakening means gently unwrapping these layers, shedding them like autumn leaves until the unadorned self remains – revealed and pristine, not new but eternal, timelessly pure.
Within this process lies the ultimate freedom, the rediscovery of our innate essence – the Atman, the boundless Self. This essence remains untarnished, a constant presence beneath the ebb and flow of life’s experiences. To remember this – to truly know it – is to touch the very core of Buddhahood. At this pinnacle, we awaken to a wellspring of boundless compassion, an unwavering peace that emanates from the understanding that the purity within us is a reflection of the purity within all life. Enveloped by this truth, we achieve a state of transcendent joy, unfettered by the illusions of separation. This is the soul’s liberation, the profound contentment that comes from realising we are, and have always been, one with the ocean of existence.
Krishna’s revelation through the Gita is a mirror reflecting our own eternal nature, the immortal and eternal Brahman that is the foundation of all happiness. The ultimate journey is within, where you discover that you are the basis of this impersonal and everlasting joy. In the rediscovery of this truth, you do not gain anything new; you simply remember what you have always been.
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