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Sweet Gnosis of the Self

 

Ashtavakra:

9.1 A man of Pure Intuition realizes the treasure of Self-Gnosis upon hearing just a casual teaching; whereas a worldling becomes bewildered regardless of the message taught. read more

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A Spotless Universe

Janaka:

2.1 Spotless am I and burden-free—Absolute Awareness bred, devoid of earthly consciousness! You duped me, O’ weary world, and I allowed myself to be duped! read more

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The Occupied Mind

DISCOURSE TEN

Unless one understands the power of the mind
One can easily be deceived in the workings of the Contemplative Spirit;
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The First Tower: Self-gnosis

*Please be advised that we are utilizing two different translations of The Interior Castle: The edition by Benedict Zimmerman, and the edition by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. and Otilio Rodriguez, O.C.D. (O.C.D. =Order of Discalced Carmelites). read more

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