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How Self-Realization works

This phase involves understanding “what you are not,” realizing “what you are,” negating the sense of being a doer, overcoming binding desires (vasanas), and experiencing the Akhandakara Vritti (a continuous awareness of the Self). Through introspection, the person begins dismantling false identities tied to the ego, uncovering the essence of their true nature. This stage…

Stage 1 – Endarkenment

The individual becomes aware of the limitations of objects and may experience moments of non-dual epiphanies. The individual starts to see through the illusions of external reality and realizes that material objects cannot provide lasting fulfillment. This phase often sparks a deep sense of questioning and curiosity about the nature of existence.