I've heard some Advaitans make a distinction between awareness and consciousness, but I don't understand what they mean.
Is there such a distinction in Advaita, and if so, what is the practical difference? And is there a scriptural basis for such a distinction?
It's a nightmare trying to navigate this forum on a smart-phone, because the forum contents keep moving up and down, and half the time I hit the wrong place.
Is this due to adverts continually repositioning themselves on the screen?
Because Ukraine is a European country, and I'm a European (British/Irish).
I'm guilty of not caring enough about people suffering far away, but I'm sick to death of Putin apologists.
Discuss.
I hear a lot about non-duality, but I'm not at all clear what it means, practically speaking.
So what's it's like being in non-dual mode? Practical examples would be appreciated.
What's the practical difference between being "spiritual" and being "religious"?
And when people say "I'm spiritual, but not religious", what do they actually mean? I assume they mean they're religious, but not part of an organised religion, but it's all so vague.
What sort of a God is this? Drinking stale tea, smoking roll-ups and scoffing jellied eels, apparently uncaring about the fate of his pet creatures, made in his dubious likeness.
"I ain't done nothing", He bleats, the typical absentee landlord. Pah! What about those poor kids in the East End...
I've recently been exploring the Mahavakyas, and would be to interested to hear from anyone with practical experience of working with these.
Mahāvākyas - Wikipedia
Looking at the Mandukya Upanishad,
is Turiya a discreet fourth state of Cit/Chit, or does Turiya underlie the other three states (waking, dreaming, deep sleep)?
Bhagavad Gita, 2.68:
"Therefore, O Strong-armed Warrior, he whose senses have been withdrawn from sense-objects is said to be well-established in his wisdom."
What's your understanding of "senses withdrawn from sense-objects" here?
Is it referring to meditation, or to a more general realignment?