The Pinnacle of Nondual Understanding: Rupert Spira

In a welcome return to the time-honored practice of teachers commenting on the sacred texts of the past, Rupert Spira weaves a masterful commentary between the lines of the little-known book Know Yourself by the 13th century Sufi Awhad al-din Balyani. With the clarity and insight we have come to expect from Rupert, he gives us a foretaste of his book The Nature of Consciousness, and reminds us that, as is true of the misunderstandings of other world religions, the popular mythology is far removed from the realization of the founder of Islam, whose teaching was always the oneness of being.

[@thomasbrouwer2771]

Coming back 5 years later to reaffirm this speech as being one of the best non dual teachings ever recorded

[@mikelisteral7863]

the most enlightened people on earth right now never speak about it and are not on youtube. and there is millinos of them

[@ManicMage1]

@@mikelisteral7863so there are even "more" enlightened than Rupert or even me? 😂

[@Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy]

Then how do you know they're "enlightened"? By the way, I'm not sure Rupert likes or uses that term much. @@mikelisteral7863

[@vasekhromada8714]

Finally my years of searching and seeking led me to this guy :-)

[@obowurx6625]

Václav Hromada hell yeah. Look no further

[@wildnorthadventures]

I feel the same way. And after hearing what he says... why search any further?

[@Mollymaltise]

Wake up ...... he’s no guru just espousing ideas about the eternal self which has been understood for thousands of years. Listen to Alan Watts who sums it up immeasurably better with an actual personality !!Platonic/ Socratic thought in conjunction with Hinduism , Buddhism all understood this. There is no new thought being put forward by anyone with reference to ontology or metaphysics

[@JulesInfinite888]

@@Mollymaltise yeah but he’s not on the earth anymore. We are

[@7thAct]

What you seek is seeking you.

[@phoenixrising1675]

Still, the best, most clear teacher I have ever had the pleasure of listening to... Thank you so much Rupert!

[@powerofone1645]

Hi, have you heard David R. Hawkins. He is good too. :)

[@noahachrem]

If you want to hear the similar teachings but From a Vedantic point of you, Swami Sarvapriananda is a great teacher

[@user-gp3jg8vv9u]

Haven't listened to Rupert several years and now I see how much he became clearer, better at expressing the inexpressible. For me he surpasses Eckhart Tolle and all other contemporary teachers - for those who are ready to hear him. Love his metaphors and similes. Thank you Rupert .

[@bradley46100]

I had an experience of bliss to the point of tears, listening to this. The part about, we are God, we are consciousness. I know this, but I got it in a way I never have. Mr. Spira's demeanor and voice convey this material in such a way, that I understand it, like never before

[@h.hickenanaduk8622]

The extreme ego it takes to expound the proposition that you are God is the ultimate in vanity, and in the end is actually the loneliest thing you can say. If you're God, then that means all of your experiences are internal to your being. There is nothing external to your being and therefore you can be the only source of love for you. Well, you can have it! I believe in a God external to me that is the ultimate source of all light and love in the Universe. This namby pamby philosophy of oneness is a way of giving up. I struggle each day to remember I'm loved in a world where I have been given absolute freewill, and that when I stumble God feels my pain, but like any good parent believes that my ultimate fulfillment isn't in having everything granted me but that I learn the value of the fleeting nature of my existence. Cherish your life - here but then it's gone, forever.

[@Alix777.]

Blabbering

[@ManicMage1]

⁠don't be mad. you're God too.

[@Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy]

Deep. @@Alix777.

[@WillDanceAlone2U]

Mr. Spira's knowledge, his love, his patience, his voice, his presence is such a gift to the voice that longs to drop silent and yet don't know how. Thank you for uploading.

[@patanjalibhati]

So beautifully expressed ❤

[@ginadantonio5446]

by far ...the best "matter of a fact" teacher on non duality, you divine elegance and humility are above and beyond . Thank You Rupert Namaste

[@ganazby]

InSPIRAtional.

[@paztururututu4864]

Hahaha :) ❤

[@zain4019]

Bless Rupert for crediting the translator of the book as well. It's thoughtful, something I don't see often.

[@leolok2632]

What an enlightened sage of humanity!

[@StephenGrew]

Survival in a material way (Fear) is the thing that haunts, all of us. Having said this the Special thing "Consciousness" cannot be harmed, but we feel at times it is under threat, or I have. And in protecting what I know is eternal, we actually distance ourselves from it. A leap of Faith is needed I guess. Just writing out aloud.

[@susanvaughan4210]

When I was five years old and entered our school bathroom stall. I wondered: when I closed the door, did the outer world actually disappear. I also knew, that I must never speak this question to anyone. Now, over 60 years later, I see what a good question this was : )

[@tantratcc2199]

"If you can not find the truth right where you are now, where else do you expect to find it ?" Dogen

[@sandraekhoff8937]

I am SO, SO glad that I found your TEACHINGS Rupert. You dont have Idea how much you have help me!! Forever GRATEFUL!!

[@JunoRodigan]

Now that we have found his teachings, the other part of truth now begins - we have to LIVE the teachings! Be the truth!

[@sandraekhoff8937]

​@@JunoRodigan Yet I am so, so BLESSED every day the TRUTH becomes more and more clear, this is beyond GOODNESS, WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH BROTER NOT ENOUGH to express or explain how liberated this UNDERSTANDING is!!!!

[@baljitbagga6639]

In the vast ocean of videos available I have left it to the divine to guide me and lead me to the right material for my several books I have to write and I thank the TimelessLimitlessAwareness for always blessing me to the right material to progress on my subjective (non-objective) journey

[@SuperstarSridhar]

True, I am aware of my thoughts and feelings in my mind, sensations of the body, and perceptions of the world around. After repeated practice, perhaps, Awareness feels the real me. (I identify myself as Awareness.) But it is still My thoughts, My feelings/perceptions/sensations that I am aware of. It is still very much localised. When and how does Awareness begin to feel infinite and eternal? Can you help me with this?

[@leolok2632]

C = E Consciousness = Existence Ruperts’s ultimate physics equation

[@yeshprab]

What is written in the book "Know Yourself" is proclaimed in the Indian Vedanta also. This book is from the 13th century; the Vedanta is at least 3500 years old. The Advaita philosophy says the same thing also, that the universe is an expression of Consciousness. It is the Maya that makes the unreal seem real.

[@obowurx6625]

Yesh Prabhu yep

[@mrbhaskarbirajdar7778]

Prabhu Sir, He is student of Raman Maharshi, Advocate of Vedanta Philosophy.

[@MercySoulstress]

Thank you Rupert. I have always knew that even in meditation I somehow still felt restless...but now I know I still entertained objects and only spent moments in my resting place now I truly understand that each moment the cup of life is being poured, open, free boundless and without form. I am so grateful. Now I rest even when I am restless; what a joy, our choice less Freedom before us waiting to be recognized.

[@vampireducks1622]

Rupert should write a commentary on Balyani's text. It would be useful to make it more accessibe by using more contemporary langauge, just as he does here. Thanks, Rupert, for this wonderful introductory exposition of little-known gem of transcendent wisdom.

[@premgandhi8634]

Amazing, superb commentary on Balyani’s teachings……how Rupert connects all the threads to Conciousness…..could have never got into this understanding…..Thank you for clearing off the track within through your unparalleled n unmatched words of wisdom. Pranams to Rupert Spira🙏💐🙏

[@user-dp7xq7ul1e]

This short text speaks with exquisite clarity. Another time, Mr. Spira, I suggest you read it through and let your listeners feel its power as written. Take questions at the end. Another idea: project the text behind you, so listeners can see Ibin ‘Arabi’s beautiful words. Take questions at intervals.

[@sewaksidhu7027]

What a mesmerising absolute truth . It goes directly into the Heart.

[@db-333]

no one explain it better than Rupert... so grateful for to have discovered him on this journey back to self. Namaste...

[@SuperstarSridhar]

True, I am aware of my thoughts and feelings in my mind, sensations of the body, and perceptions of the world around. After repeated practice, perhaps, Awareness feels the real me. (I identify myself as Awareness.) But it is still My thoughts, My feelings/perceptions/sensations that I am aware of. It is still very much localised. When and how does Awareness begin to feel infinite and eternal? Can you help me with this?

[@kathrynphillips3710]

best teacher ever, so happy to have found you, Thankyou Rupert 💗🙏

[@cathyglascock1370]

You mentioned that this limitless awareness willingly 'chooses " to become limited , thus appearing as finite. This reminds me of God the Father becoming Jesus the Son, but returning to infinite... The Holy Spirit..

[@gdeindrabhaskara1331]

I beleive Jesus and Rumi went to India, but i am not saying Hindu or Budha are superior to Christian, i am not into any religion. I believe also, Jesus's followers and students intepreted his teaching not in correct way..

[@othernewsid2]

"The kingdom of God is within you". "Christ is all, and , in all" - Colossians (3-11 i think)

[@moonglow6639]

This is the one point I have a hard time to agree with Rupert. I don't think that it is or can be a conscious choice to "become finite and limited". I personally rather see it as a falling asleep, of god or consciousness. Rupert himself states that this illusory world is a dream. How can you fall asleep consciously ? Is this possible ? I think not.

[@user-sd3ni4fi9x]

This is simply best lecture on the ultimate reality! But how many among us will understand this precious talk??!

[@annette4660]

Wow. I would have liked another hour of him on that text. Rupert rocks.

[@mohammadaminkawosa2544]

Rupert is a great master who practices no prejudices and seeks truth from sources that others in his peer group tend to ignore.

[@nirmalapersaud7589]

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[@SaveManWoman]

It’s been 9 years. I started studying IBN Arabi during 6 years of isolation. Very view of a thing is rejecting of it because I been lied to that I was a body that was real. There is noting like into it. After studying numerous people who are stuck with one view not the One View is the very beauty of “ I Am a treasure and I wanted to be known” the knowing starts and has no end no beginning. Oh Muhammad pbuh and enlightened Real Humans. I await not to United but to be in relation to. Blessings.

[@NealA-bu4pm]

What an extraordinary presentation. It is beautiful. It feels deeply true. It is consciousness itself shimmering for us to experience. It prompted me to order the book he is reading from. I am deeply grateful to encounter this.

[@troymccleery5400]

He speaks so clearly and precisely in a way that this can be understood. Just amazing.

[@thomasbrouwer2771]

One of my all time favorites. Instant classic.

[@AbdulAli-rf1iv]

Beautiful description of Vedantic Nonduality. Great work by Rupert. Two other things. I doubt Ibn Arabic will call existence Consciousness. Also, in the saying of the profit, Know God by knowing yourself. The self is Nafs in Arabic, and it is the technical name by Sufis for the Soul. It is not just the usual sense of self. So the correct translation: know your lord by knowing your soul.

[@vampireducks1622]

"Nafs" can be translated either way, I think; that is, as "self", or possibly, in some limited contexts, as "soul". The more usual, normal transaltion would be "self". And in the prophetic saying (hadith) in question (in Arabic: "man 'arafa nafsafu faqad 'arafa rabbahu"), the more obvious (and correct) translation, I think, of "nafsahu" would be "himself". So, "Whoever knows himself knows his lord", just as given here by Spira (from Twinch).

[@jonathannadeau6218]

Without the commentary of somebody like Rupert there’s no way a text like this one would make any sense.

[@FirstPersonHood]

Communication

[@hotelollanta3705]

His elocuence is far beyond than any other teacher

[@sudhirburde3444]

Consciousness is always the subject. So 'it can not be aware' for that would make it an object. It is awareness itself, self-illuminating. These concepts are in Vedanta and the ancient scriptures interpreted by Indian saints through the ages over 5000 years.

[@TheAyahuda]

Beautifully explained by Rupert. Not many muslims going deep to all the sufi's teaching and what has been explained by Rupert really blow my mind. Thanks Rupert...Love You.

[@mohamedtaha3153]

Grateful for the generous sharing

[@shadiaomar8685]

Thank you for the wonderful non dual episode by Balayani regardibg Ibn Elaraby .. the transfer into english in full abidance to the essence of the gem is superb .. " The I removes the I and still remais the I "

[@Zendemic42]

Thank you - I woke up even more today, thanks to you. I finally understood these profound words' next level. I feel almost as if I have betrayed when I prayed for the first time, but I was forgiven for I didn't know better.

[@justsaying9483]

How can you not know yourself?..you are yourself. You are the i and only..

[@Hobonono]

Rupert points directly at the truth. If you don’t get it the first time, just listen to another of his videos, he will eventually describe it in a way that resonates with you. 😮

[@aprilkitten]

🌈💖✨🌈💖✨ I cannot find words!!✨🤗✨

[@ashleydavies9932]

I have always embraced " Know Thyself " to the point of having it tattooed at the back of my head as a reminder.....attribited to Socrates. Thanks for the reminder.

[@mrvivek815]

Thank you, beautiful human.

[@FernandaFerreira-eo6sp]

Clear and simple and deep and mysterious as always. Eternal gratitude, Rupert Spira.

[@gireeshneroth7127]

Consciousness according to itself is whatever it experiences itself as.

[@julianmai7199]

simply beautiful... tears in my eyes to be receptive to the beauty of what rupert shares... thank you 💓💓💓

[@DrFrankenskippy]

Lovely presentation and insight into the non-dual ... ancient Scandinavian folklore had a descriptive summation to depict our non-dual formless core/source nature of being; Ginnungagap which translates to 'yawning void' or unfettered/unbridled awareness.

[@alaineb2643]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@indyyy_9114]

This talk clarified a lot of the obscurity I've had with nondual teachings. The first time I understood (not in the ultimate state where there is not duality anymore) that I have nothing more actual than the straight experience. Rather I am the straight experience - there is nothing I can prove but that, because what I would prove is my experience of "that". And the consciousness doesn't live anywhere, so it's not in what we see as forms. Rather it is those forms. I don't have to find my consciousness any better than it already is, because I am it. I hope that some day it will dig into my awareness so forcibly that I turn into that nondual understanding itself and get enlightened.

[@cbmcbm2845]

'You are IT' is the reminder of Non-duality. Just it's discovery has to happen !!! There can be some unreal covers which hinder the discovery (covers can be called identities/objects like age, gender, colour, religion, education, profession, size, position, body, mind, ego etc.) Wish you an earliest success.

[@tangotangoh]

This is truly powerful. Thank you Rupert.

[@TomLangley13]

Beautiful "Pointing"! Thank you. 🙏 ❤️

[@h.hickenanaduk8622]

Is all of this to say that my individual awareness has only momentary value but is ultimately washed away? I feel a certain sense of devaluation in that. My awareness is unique, and fragile, and of supreme value not because of its permanence but because of its fleeting nature. I couldn't care less about the "Grand Scheme". The beauty I experience each morning in just being alive transcends whatever may happen after I'm gone. The fact that my energy isn't lost to the Universe at the hour of my Death is perhaps the most irrelevant thing I can imagine. Fight, I say, fight against the dying of the light!

[@ishadawaher-bakhos1048]

Such a pleasure to listen to this man.

[@cwilkinsonwck]

Thank you. Your talks are very interesting and informative. I've deeply studied many religions and thought of the seekers so to say. I can see the non duality. Thanks for what you do

[@juliewebster716]

So deeply satisfying . Thank you , Rupert .

[@RodolfoMatias]

I am just seeking words to describe how awesome this explanation is, wonderful! Thank you very much for sharing such a thing

[@helmutwalch9867]

Thanks RUPERT ❤teep impact 🥰 Love

[@shahrukhmalik471]

I also love listening to you and you’re teaching has helped me so much in learning about the non dual world ❤. I’d appreciate if you ever quote Prophet Muhammad PBUH (peace be upon him), please do use PBUH as he’s the greatest man to walk the earth ❤

[@tubelessno1]

Consciouness has the ability to create temporary form to make the appearnces to make them aware about consciouness.

[@heather6511]

Thank You for this eloquent reflection of Self to Self…..🕊🌟🕊️

[@morpety]

Outstanding clarity!

[@seangrieves1476]

'pure knowing' was the answer to which I questioned 'who am I?' during tough times what's interesting is how I first realised this intuitively then thought said 'I thought' and it was brushed under the carpet.

[@kristina9079]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@schoolofmasteryformindfull1417]

Hi Rupert, there is a quality to your delivery that is very penetrating, perhaps heartfelt. And for sure not ambiguous at all.

[@mau_lopez]

Wonderful experience! As clear as it can get, thanks so much!

[@SuperstarSridhar]

True, I am aware of my thoughts and feelings in my mind, sensations of the body, and perceptions of the world around. After repeated practice, perhaps, Awareness feels the real me. (I identify myself as Awareness.) But it is still My thoughts, My feelings/perceptions/sensations that I am aware of. It is still very much localised. When and how does Awareness begin to feel infinite and eternal? Can you help me with this?

[@carlavela7106]

Hermosísimo, no pude evitar llorar 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Muchas gracias ☺ 💖

[@jozaliel]

Thank you again and again and again 🙏 and always...

[@frederickalschuler4693]

Superb! The nature of reality.

[@nondual_communication]

fantastic. Simple, deep, true, epic!

[@mack8488]

An endlessly faceted diamond shining from an immens internal energy

[@mahvash2811]

Thank you Rupert for the awesome explanation of being and the term of god ❤

[@narendranarotam3816]

Very pleasant listening to this master

[@Colkadome12]

Glad I found this guy!

[@jamesthomas1244]

I find Rupert's pointing radically clear and void of the nonessential.

[@marcpelletier1366]

JamesThomas if it's clear, you don't understand.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

Marc Pelletier or he actually has Understanding

[@shaneashby5890]

Marc Pelletier great comment.

[@michaelmcclure3383]

Shane Ashby i wonder if people know that their is a place beyond non knowing.. because there is.

[@marcpelletier1366]

michael mcclure sounds like it's known then.

[@deborahm7254]

Exquisite! I am beyond words...

[@JunoRodigan]

Astonishing that after all the billions of dollars spent in religion and years of seeking, it all boils down to something so simple. "Being Aware of being aware "

[@SuperstarSridhar]

True, I am aware of my thoughts and feelings in my mind, sensations of the body, and perceptions of the world around. After repeated practice, perhaps, Awareness feels the real me. (I identify myself as Awareness.) But it is still My thoughts, My feelings/perceptions/sensations that I am aware of. It is still very much localised. When and how does Awareness begin to feel infinite and eternal? Can you help me with this?

[@JunoRodigan]

@@SuperstarSridhar Awareness Exists Observation Exists. Consciousness Exists. However, they are not "yours". They just ARE.

[@SuperstarSridhar]

@@JunoRodigan Thanks for your prompt reply. I will think about it. I have another question though. Is it not a massive shift from being the personal self to the impersonal Being? What tips can you offer here?

[@JunoRodigan]

@@SuperstarSridhar Yes - It's a massive Paradigm shift. It takes Courage and Vision. Courage comes as a result of Knowing that there are PRINCIPLES. And we are not in control of our lives - Principles are. So the shift is from Dependence on external factors to Empowerment from within. This is Jivan Mukti! (Jivan Mukti means your inner state is no longer dependent on or determined by external factors) Namaste.

[@SuperstarSridhar]

@@JunoRodigan Thank you again for your prompt and brilliant answer. 🙏 Yes, we cannot win over the external circumstances, so we might as well fortify ourselves from within. Wish me luck for the change. Hope I succeed someday.

[@honestyfenix530]

The purity and charm of babies & little children's stare comes from their being pure Awareness, b/c thoughts are not yet clouding their Being.

[@malabuha]

Well it is actually because adults dont feel threatened in their presence why they feel so much at ease with them. They dont feel threatened because babies are still unable to think ugly or deceitful. Everyone, both babies and adults carry the same amount of divine within them at all times even when mind is fully operative. It is not that the divine shines more brightly in babies why adults feel so gentle with them... it is that adults do not feel threatened by babies. And that is nothing spiritual, it is human nature

[@FuncraftVideos]

Same goes with dogs, they are just transparent and predictable and their intentions are "pure".

[@cbmcbm2845]

@@malabuha Birth = confirmation of death. Preparing to overcome the (unavailable, fake) fears/threat all the lives keep struggling and it is quite natural. Only a LIFE can love, not an object, due to their natural tendency. A Baby can be an expression of LOVE of either a happy or an ignorant couple, naturally. Spirituality can be interesting and understandable for those who seek the unlimited Peace, happiness, love, life, etc. Wish you a very happy life.

[@REDPUMPERNICKEL]

Consciousness is made of thought. We start with no thoughts. We start unconscious. The closer one is to starting the less aware one is. It is too easy to project and too hard to think.

[@malihehmousavimanesh-qo6er]

I can only say it was fantastic love your meditatin so much

[@georgemcwilliams4466]

Wonderful talk!

[@nileshlolayekar4922]

Mind blowing! Truly ...

[@vinayakbhide5201]

Thank You .All Spell On Subject Directly . Great Very Nice .

[@vampireducks1622]

Luminously wonderful

[@Walizen]

These words are so fresh even stillness is late for the meeting

[@emaho8210]

Thank you 🙏🏻 💕

[@johnmarshall6216]

pearls of wisdom

[@mitchmann5600]

Thank you Rupert ♥

[@alizulqarnain9380]

The greatest secret ..is that nonduality will awaken to a greater perception of the universe... nonduality means that everything is universe there is no me...when me goes into everything then it goes to duality ... duality means when everything we perceive we start to believe it's about us in everything ...when we go into nonduality we go to the point that we don't even exist ...we were never there ...then the universe awakens ...it's really cool

[@julianbates2040]

All is perfect... All is Being, True Happiness, Love, Peace and Awareness - including the mosquito that busily-explored Mr Spira's ear and head until it had had its fill... :)

[@JunoRodigan]

A famous quote comes to mind listening to this; "Oh man - Know thyself, presume not God to scan - the proper study of mankind is Man"

[@yassinemiz3055]

Thank you Rupert 🙏

[@jeffxbishop]

Thank you 🙏

[@Elazar40]

Consciousness & Conscience are One.

[@donnaarmstrong7351]

WOW. BRILLIANT. Ty

[@VenusLover17]

Thanks so much

[@Walizen]

Ah.. such joy.. infinite joy

[@christophertaylorwebb9429]

That fly loves Rupart almost as much as I do ;)

[@JunoRodigan]

Such a shame that time constraints put a limit on this wonderful talk. Still maybe it urges people to purchase the book and complete the discourse 😊 Got yourself a copy yet?? Namaste 🙏

[@naimulhaq9626]

The best and scientific explanation of emerging dual nature of reality from the non-dual universal quantum fields, which is observable and verifiable, is provided by John Hagelin.

[@markbreithaupt1187]

The Spira spiral; to take a simple concept and twist it into a mind boggling, tongue twisting metaphor, once understandable- but now incomprehensible to the intelligent mind. The mind explodes into awareness and can no longer think for itself: The art of spinning an eloquent dissertation from the most vague concept. Look- over hear- reality!! But there’s nothing there....Am I close??