Spirituality

is the exploration of the spirit.

The spirit is also known as the soul.

The soul expresses itself

as

consciousness

which gives

life

to all living things.

This consciousness

is also known as

the self.

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From this exploration

can come understanding

of the nature of the self.

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Understanding the self

is self realization.

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Self Realization is an individual journey.

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This search is facilitated by a teacher

called "Guru" in Sanskrit ,

which means "one who dispels darkness".

If you need a Guru

He will find you.

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The guru shares his experience of consciousness

with his disciples

to enable them

to experience

their real nature .

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Through his help

the disciple can transcend

his mind and body

and experience

the real nature

of his spirit

which is his real self.

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The guru takes the disciple

to the experience of the self

and through that experience

the disciple can understand

the self.

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The "Guru" shows you your goal,

points you in the right direction,

and walks with you

behind your shoulder

throughout your life.

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For some,

one meeting with the guru may be enough,

for others frequent physical contact is necessary.

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Self realization

is an ongoing process

not confined by time and space.

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Once the guru has taken you

to the ultimate experience

It requires much application and effort

to establish your self

permanently in this state.

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Establishing yourself

permanently in this state of

sat

chit

ananda

is

Freedom.

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When you can experience the self

at will

this state is called

"Nirvana" or self realization.

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This state can be experienced,

but not described.

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This state has no attributes

so

Words are not available to describe this state.

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Much of what I received from my Guru "Sri Adwayananda", became relevant as I grew in awareness.

It is from this awareness that I pen these words.

Sri Adwayananda was the disciple of Sri Atmananda who in turn drew his lineage from a long line of Guru's stretching back in time.

Note. Many commentators have tried to explain spirituality in words, in many religious and spiritual texts.

Words can only indicate the concept but cannot lead to understanding.

Words are always subject to the interpretation, biases & understanding of the interpreter.

There is a divine plan which makes available the help we need at the time we need it.

As you ascend in consciousness the Guru you need to assist your growth and teach you discrimination will appear.

Hence we have the oral & experiential tradition of Gurus and disciples in India stretching back into the depths of time.