3bob

the cycles of "life" and "death" are going on and on... beyond that is a non-evolutionary "that" which is. btw, the heavens contrast to the hells for there is not one without the other

a nearly unlimited multi-dimensional matrix can fully manifest the simple but powerful truth throughout same...whereas a more limited matrix can not, yet they both have the same core of essence.

man's essential nature is the same as the essential nature in or of all beings, Atman/Brahman... the veils which are myriad (in number) are not lasting or definitive of that.

The Self knows the Self, regardless of the limits of mental concepts and comparisons.

it takes supreme effort to reach a threshold, yet to pass that threshold or cross over is not done by the same effort - in the sense that it takes a will to truly surrender a will... thus any talk about kicking back like some kind of la-di-da neo-whatever-expert could be misleading...

to borrow from our Buddhist folks: (in paraphrase) "before enlightenment - chop wood and carry water, after enlightenment - chop wood and carry water....

the knowledge or experience of someone out there is not our own...even if we have their writings memorized. (granted some comparisons may be made but that is not the point)

and lets not forget the beings that eat human energy, are they barbaric to?

in the evolution of the earth and her soul a new Eden so to speak is on and in the Way...and in that day no evil will be able to manifest on earth because of the higher and purified state of Her vibration...

Quote from https://www.himalayanacademy.com/readlearn/basics/nine-beliefs "1.Hindus believe in a one, all-pervasive Supreme Being who is both immanent and transcendent, both Creator and Unmanifest Reality. 2.Hindus believe in the divinity of the four Vedas, the world's most ancient scripture, and venerate the Agamas as equally revealed. These primordial hymns are God's word and the bedrock of Sanatana Dharma, the eternal religion. 3.Hindus believe that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation, preservation and dissolution. 4.Hindus believe in karma, the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds. 5.Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates, evolving through many births until all karmas have been resolved, and moksha, liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is attained. Not a single soul will be deprived of this destiny. 6.Hindus believe that divine beings exist in unseen worlds and that temple worship, rituals, sacraments and personal devotionals create a communion with these devas and Gods. 7.Hindus believe that an enlightened master, or satguru, is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute, as are personal discipline, good conduct, purification, pilgrimage, self-inquiry, meditation and surrender in God. 8. Hindus believe that all life is sacred, to be loved and revered, and therefore practice ahimsa, noninjury, in thought, word and deed. 9. Hindus believe that no religion teaches the only way to salvation above all others, but that all genuine paths are facets of God's Light, deserving tolerance and understanding"

Shakti is real, illusion is in incomplete perception

"Self" does not gain Self, Self does not lose Self, Self is not limited to even the smartest methods of a self or workable ego that thinks it must "gain" this or that body...

if one trys to intellectually categorize, deduce and judge a "beyond" the mind using the tools of mind one will get no further than the mind and its often pac-man like chewing...

aka Parasiva

translation? : "alluring" with a d instead of an r

"Buddhahood" is also speculation.....best not to be attached to its idea either Neti, neti

I'd say a really advanced teacher normally is there to work with a really advanced students, thus a beginner may be "lucky" to spend a some time with an advanced teacher and get certain insights but after that the beginner would have to advance through the stages and pay their dues so to speak - and who really wants to pay the high dues involved....(or some forms of payments for) "as above so below"

speculation is only good for awhile...

and of course there is the inherent eternal Self that is...

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Holy Cow MH, #6 was fairly long................

Sorry to hear that also...may Shakti Mama rest in peace

when one is in a battle they don't pause or hesitate and say to themselves, "someday I will look back and be thankful for this" for that only comes after they win the battle or at least mitigate the effects and move on.

it sounds like you mean well VK but the TTC (for one) contradicts your statement.

another horrific example of our US law enforcement gone to hell: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/video-released-shows-police-killing-unarmed-man-in-la-suburb/ar-AAcYJOP?ocid=mailsignout