Nondualism - Reflections of the Self - The Basis of Unity Part 01

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Nondualism - Reflections of the Self - The Basis of Unity Part 01

 

Unity is one of the most basic principles of spiritual life. There is

an innate sense in us that seeks harmony and peace in the midst of

the chaos and friction of the world. We naturally search for common

elements in all we see. We seek unity far and wide, in the home, the

community, the nation, and the world. We strive to find common

understanding and universal principles and values. We believe that

agreement and brotherhood are our natural states and that enmity

comes from misunderstanding. Religion is our exploration of the unity

behind diverse appearances.

 

We should recognize that God is present everywhere and that the

recognition of the Oneness of God is the basis of all religion.

 

Yet wherever we search, we often cannot discover the unifying

principle. This is because we search for it primarily outside of

ourselves. The universal principle is within us; it is our own divine

nature, the atma. The divine self is the inmost center from which

love emerges to change our world. Divinity in us exists beyond

distinctions of sex, color, creed or nationality. It is the source

and the ground of unitive spiritual experience. It is our inner

reality and the truth of the external world.

 

" Like underground water which is the sustenance of all trees, the

atma is the underlying source of all ananda (bliss) that the jivi

(individual being) experiences. " Baba

 

Continued...Nondualism - Reflections of the Self - Why Does Oneness

Appear as Many? Part 02