Is there 'light' in Enlightenment? (A naive suggestion)

[Guest guest]

Namaste

 

Once again, my apologies for jumping in without having followed the

discussion in its entirety. Here is a simple suggestion.

 

Perhaps the 'light' in enlightenment arises due to an enhancement of

the sensitivity of consciousness. That is, our ordinary minds have

become dulled by desires, aversions, turbulent emotions, appetites

and the indulgence of our senses. I can testify that too much

sensory overload has this effect. Perhaps meditation, by purifying

the mind, restores an exquisite sensitivity to consciousness, such

that every detail of maya appears fresh, brilliant and beautiful.

Everything appears as a vast and shining consciousness, not only in

the perceptions but also in the emotions. Light and bliss become one,

in a further generalization of synesthesia beyond mere sensation.

Perhaps in this sense sages speak of 'illumination'.

 

Hari Om!

Benjamin

[Guest guest]

Namaste Benji.

 

My remarks are in brackets.

 

You wrote:

 

"> Perhaps the 'light' in enlightenment arises due to an enhancement

of

> the sensitivity of consciousness. That is, our ordinary minds have

> become dulled by desires, aversions, turbulent emotions, appetites

> and the indulgence of our senses. I can testify that too much

> sensory overload has this effect. Perhaps meditation, by purifying

> the mind, restores an exquisite sensitivity to consciousness, such

> that every detail of maya appears fresh, brilliant and beautiful.

> Everything appears as a vast and shining consciousness, not only in

> the perceptions but also in the emotions. Light and bliss become

one,

> in a further generalization of synesthesia beyond mere sensation.

> Perhaps in this sense sages speak of 'illumination'."

 

[What you have elaborated is the chittasuddhi that results from

spiritual sAdhanA and applicable to all schools of enquiry including

advaita.

 

Our discussion here is particularly centred on advaita and,

therefore, we are looking at Enlightenment advaitically, i.e. sans

objectification. Admitted, words being descriptive, they cannot

escape objectification. Yet, an attempt can be made to zero in on

the essence of advaitic enlightenment, where the Self only exists

pervading all the objectified without separation. The question is if

there would be any 'light' in that self-realization, light being one

of the objectifieds. I mean a feeling or sense of 'eureka!' still

pestered by separation. I would, therefore, request you to kindly

read at least my lead post where the topic has been discussed in

detail.

 

Needless to say your inputs despite lack of time are very much

appreciated.]

 

PraNAms.

 

Madathil Nair