The Reality of the Self

INTRODUCTION

Eternally free, the Self has never been born and will never die. This is the ultimate truth of existence – the reality of the Self. This article was written by an Enlightened Teacher following John Yarr in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

   

LONGING FOR TRUTH

Throughout life many of us stop and take stock of what we have achieved so far, often recognising that there are fundamental questions that we are still unable to answer.

‘What’s the purpose of my life’ and ‘What happens when I die’ are two that crop up over and over again as we move through the stages of life. It’s almost as if these questions, coming from deep within us, are challenging us to remember our mortality – insisting that we try and find unshakable answers before death catches up with us.

There are answers to these and many other questions: real, tangible and completely fulfilling answers. They arise when the awareness is expanded to its natural boundless state, beyond the scope of any phenomenon relating to the body or the mind. Eternally free, the Self has never been born and will never die. This is the ultimate truth of existence – the reality of the Self.

Part of the natural process of growing up should be the gradual expansion of consciousness until the awareness knows no boundaries, and the Ultimate Truth is revealed. Unfortunately, for most of us the process of change from birth to old age marches on relentlessly, whilst our consciousness remains unchallenged in any way. As a result of this, most of us never realize our full potential as human beings, and never know the source of our life.

 

THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS

The goal and purpose of human life is to expand the conscious awareness to its natural limitless state: Infinite, Absolute and Undivided. This state of awareness is known as Enlightenment – it is the Ultimate Truth, the ultimate answer. In Enlightenment we realize the full potential of our humanity – as we dissolve within the indivisible unified Cause.

The source of all life is a stream of energy, a primordial vibration, from whose essence all existence springs. To uncover this stream, and to focus our awareness within it, is as natural and fundamental to human life as the breath within us.

The reality of this energy has been proven time and again on this Path. Many people have refined their awareness to such an extent that they can transcend all that they previously knew themselves to be.

They discover the source of their life – an energy so fundamental that it resonates in the very core of their being. Its radiance is so beautiful it is almost fragrant; its tenderness so great that no words can describe it; yet its knowledge and power so great and all encompassing there is no need to look outside of it for answers we seek.

 

TRUE MEDITATION

Here we find the mystical song of life itself: containing all the knowledge required to manifest the many levels of consciousness, and for maintaining their presence and integrity.

This is the source of all and the fundamental vibration of existence – witnessed in meditation as a beautiful radiance and as an audible vibrancy. Heard without hearing, seen without looking, this energy stream is accompanied by a stillness and tranquillity that are impossible to imagine. This is the Path of Light and Sound that links the formed nature of the universe with its formless Cause.

To focus our awareness on this underlying energy stream is the nature of true meditation. When we meditate in this unique way, answers to fundamental questions arise naturally. We find that we are able to resolve questions we may have carried with us since childhood, and that meditation becomes a medium for the exploration of human nature as well as the nature of existence itself. We no longer need to look outside ourselves for reassurance of our own nature or purpose, as we begin to recognise that this radiance is not only part of our nature, but the very essence of our being.

 

THE PATH OF LIGHT AND SOUND

Until we are able to meditate on this inner Path, all that we know we know with the senses, the emotions and the mind.

The inner nature, the Path of Light and Sound, is a greater reality than this: its nature is of a faster and more refined nature than we have known before. We simply do not have the ability to discover this for ourselves. We are unable to find it using the senses, by developing a ‘feeling’ for it, or through contemplation. How could the senses, the emotions or the mind possibly discover their cause?

 

THE NEED FOR REVELATION

Only revelation will allow us to witness the Inner Path, as our own nature cannot comprehend it. An Enlightened person can reveal the Path of Light and Sound, as their nature is Absolute – faster and more refined than even the inner energy stream. 

If you are serious about your interest in the nature of the Self, it is essential to be able to meet people who are Enlightened, as they have completed the journey of self-discovery. They are the living testimony to the effectiveness of these teachings. Their devotion to meditation, to the Path of Light and Sound and to the Ultimate Cause will help you and inspire you in your own quest for Enlightenment.

 

THE SOURCE

The Path of Light and Sound permeates all the levels of consciousness both manifest and unmanifest. It is the bridge of light that leads the seeker to their Ultimate Cause. Although we cannot find the Sound and Light ourselves, once revealed, it is the beginning of a journey that concludes upon Enlightenment.

The question that springs to mind is: how can we possibly conclude a journey we never knew how to begin? The answer is through the guidance of a unique teacher who can reveal both the beginning and the end of the Path of Light and Sound. Through his own highly developed state of consciousness he is able to connect us to the inner energy stream, giving us access to the deepest levels of consciousness and guiding us on our journey of self-discovery. Vast regions of light and many different sounds can be witnessed, bringing their own knowledge as our consciousness expands to encompass them. Finally we will be able to pass beyond even the light and sound and discover the Cause of the Universe, The Ultimate Reality hidden behind it: this is Enlightenment.

For a teacher to do this he must be both an Enlightened person, and a master of the deepest levels of consciousness himself. Such a teacher is able to initiate not only the journey of self-discovery, but also to guide the seeker on that journey. In effect, he is the catalyst that enables us to transcend all that we know, to reveal all that we truly are.

 

UNSHAKABLE ANSWERS

There are many people around the world who practice this form of meditation. In some ways they are ordinary people, with jobs, family and businesses, but they all are share the extraordinary revelation of the Light and Sound.

Those who are just starting on their journey are beginning to recognise the truth behind these teachings – those that have completed it, who are Enlightened, know for themselves the reality of this Path.

These concepts are probably outside the realm of your experience even if you have heard about Enlightenment before. It would be as foolish to accept them without question, as it would be to dismiss them without considering the possibility that they could be true.

They may seem difficult to comprehend – but this is hardly surprising, as the laws that govern the cycles of manifestation must be transcended in order for us to witness our eternal nature.

Questions and doubts are inevitable – but the answers you will find on this Path are absolutely unshakeable.

 

A RARE OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare opportunity in the history of mankind. Philosophers, scholars and religious people have pondered the nature of the inner path for centuries. Many religions speak of it, but are unable to do more than that. They have considered the value of a path of ‘light’ and the ‘word’ or sound of God, and wondered where it could lead. Unfortunately, they don’t know where to start! They only have books and prayers to guide them, both of which are unable to do little more than occupy the mind. This Path is an opportunity to cast aside any doubt about the reality of the inner journey, to witness it for yourself and to know the Ultimate Reality of the Self.

OUR PROMISE

The revelations on this Path do not rely on the transfer of verbal, written or visual information. They do not come as books or tapes, or as mantras or prayers – as a revelation cannot be spoken – nor are they imagined or visualised. What is needed, and what we promise, are direct revelations within the individual, bringing about a profound change in awareness. Our own journey of self-discovery can begin when we are able to witness the vibrancy of our inner nature for ourselves.

 

A NATURAL PROGRESSION

These revelations are known as Initiations, as they herald the thresholds of self-discovery. They are a breath of love from the Cause of life, guiding us towards our goal. Through a series of progressive Initations the consciousness can be expanded to its natural limitless state. All our questions about life and the nature of existence, along with many more unspoken questions, are resolved: the riddle of life can finally be laid bare. Perhaps you can imagine the tremendous sense of fulfilment this brings. Rather than feeling buffeted by the comings and goings of the cycles of time, life and death, we recognise the neutrality of the unchanging essence of our inner nature.

 

AN INVITATION

Many people from all walks of life meditate on this inner energy. No particular qualifications or personal attributes are required: simply the desire to know the ultimate reality of existence.You don’t need to have understood the fullness of what is explained here for it to have struck a chord within you. People are naturally curious – that and an open mind are enough to begin your own journey of self-discovery.

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