Guest guest Posted July 9, 1999 Report Share Posted July 9, 1999 At 11:59 AM 7/9/99 -0600, you wrote: >Jelke Wispelwey <wispj >Sri Nisargadatta was asked once whether he was unconscious when asleep. >He answered 'Yes' but (a big but!) I am aware that I am unconscious! >(He defined consciousness as depending on an object and awareness as >being able to 'exist' by itself). His definition is correct. Consciousness depends on content. Awareness stands free. Consciousness and Awareness are very commonly confused by many that I've talked with. Consciousness is a function of the brain. Awareness is a function of the Infinite. Hari OM, Tim ----- Visit The Core of the WWW at: http://www.eskimo.com/~fewtch/ND/index.html Music, Poetry, Writings on Nondual Spiritual Topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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