The Secret Revelation After Enlightenment Revealed | Ashtavakra Gita Wisdom

What is the difference between the masses and an enlightened sage? The fundamental difference is based on an incorrect orientation of one's relationship to the ultimate reality, Brahman. In this episode of The Sacred Word, I will explain an important verse from the Ashtavakra Gita, a text one is ready to assimilate after enlightenment. The Ashtavakra Gita is for those to absorb oneself in the presence of the Ultimate Reality after awakening.
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[@laomasterandstudent]

Hey Jason what do you think about stephan addiss and Stanley Lombardo translation of Tao te ching?

[@federico6284]

“Erradicate desire for freedom to attain freedom .” “We have always been liberated.” Thank you Jason . Namaste 🙏

[@RC0921]

My absolute favorite. After the night of my realization when I went into a samadhi of My real SELF I read Heart of Awareness just the next morning. Most beautiful English translation of Ashtavakra Gita ever by Thomas Byrom.

[@BeingUndone]

Thank you

[@johncurtis920]

For me it comes to this, and it's a Zen Kōan : “Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” It all goes on forever, only your awareness of it changes and broadens with Time. G/L to any and all reading this. John~ American Net'Zen

[@jonsmith4669]

“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” someone does it “After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” no one does it.

[@Mynx5050]

One of the favorite things I tell myself often, with a chuckle...because they are daily chores ! Thank you John. Namaste

[@mpdalles]

It reminds me of this, also from Zen: "Before attaining Enlightenment, mountains are mountains, rivers are rivers. At the moment of Enlightenment, mountains are no longer mountains, rivers are no longer rivers. After accomplishing Enlightenment, mountains are mountains, rivers are rivers." _/\_

[@johncurtis920]

@@mpdalles Ah, yes. But the ability to endure, traverse and surmount them is vastly improved, eh? 😏 With enlightenment that which was once a weighty burden is that no longer. And that, to me, is the key difference.

[@josesantana27]

Nameste Jason, not only am I grateful for Hinduism and it's fascinating and inspiring Spiritual sacred text. It is so meaningful to Me because coming from Christian background, it provides so much clarity and inner understanding and discernment. Great breakdown of Our true nature.

[@nowanobady]

We just forgotten. It's a journey towards remembering that which we already are. Amazing! 🤍✨🙏🙏🙏

[@siriosstar4789]

It's not about forgetting or memory / remembering . those are mental aspects . consciousness is not stored in memory memory is stored in consciousness and memory is for the mind , not for realization

[@deathbydeviceable]

@@siriosstar4789 idk man, I remember Pangaea before the big bang, before there was a light sun there was just a pale moon light. After the big bang I remember sitting in a void just circling, spinning with what looked like a black fog with barely any light. Like I was in the bottom of the ocean looking up

[@szlvid6]

👍

[@alpha9526]

The desire is saying the same as saying that you are lacking something, When we already have everything. It comes down to the realization that you are right where you need to be in time and space. You already have all you need, all the food, all the clothing, all the wealth. Put desire for anything away and you will fine free to open your heart to truly love others with out desires getting in the way. Thank you for the video, I will look into the books you mentioned. I have never read any Indian philosophy, you make It sound like I would enjoy it.

[@Spiritualessence]

We don’t get what we want but what we are Being. Thank You for sharing this ✨

[@alanhehe4508]

I truly enjoyed your explanation of this paradoxical wisdom. Thank you.

[@roquevera9831]

Thanks Jason. Through you, the Ashtavakra Gita appears to me. Excellent for deep meditation. Started to read the Ribhu Gita too, which is another text that Ramana Maharshi recommended.

[@natebickell6998]

Just found you and thank you so much! I'm realizing that my burning desire to become that is exactly what's blocking me. I don't think that desire is a bad thing and has to happen but OMG a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders knowing that I was that to begin with and always will be... I love how you said it "there is really nothing to do" 🤯😀😁❤️

[@BeingUndone]

I totally understand why this is advanced teaching… Thank you 🙏🏾 Thank Me Thank The Self tat tvam asi

[@jasonpacific111]

Thank you so much for this Priceless Diamond Reminder

[@drrupalmohan231]

How wonderfully you have explained to search within, the whole brahmand is inside you n vice-versa 🙏, O enlightened one, my regards to you

[@agypsyrover]

Thank you Jason for introducing this book thank you 🙏

[@infinitenothingness]

Thank you for this pointer. 🙏 How can awareness be separate from the sense of I Am? They are one and the same: Brahman is the only stable [permanent] reality, all this physical (Jiva included) is fleeting, transitory, and temporary. Not to be grasped or clinged to. Abide in the stillness and all else will melt away 🧘‍♂️

[@christineweathers1965]

Thank you for this 🎉

[@staciwashington3212]

Om. Thank you so much for the reminder and clarification. Shanti Om. Hare Krishna

[@vrilorien]

I like this Ashtavakra series and your explanations are very good, peace

[@GigiAzmy]

Excellent thank you 🙏

[@andrewjewell3142]

Thanks for sharing peace and love to you Jason

[@arnabduttagupta5825]

You are an embodiment of my Guru Swami Mukundanda and always have the answers I am seeking innately. Please tell me how to come out this ego when I have already realized the TRUTH and having developed dispassion of the material world but I go for it sometimes...

[@titussteenhuisen8864]

As a whole society / human race we are on a journey, not so much on an individual journey. By developing our own journey in this life, one is adding to the evolution of humankind.

[@icculusup1600]

Your content is really great, thank you

[@bison5271]

That was very great explanation....💥💥

[@DDNZ]

The moment we realise there is an absence of desire we notice it is devoid of movement. This is the realisation of the zero point...which gives rise to the desire for movement and the birth of a new reality that does contain desire and therefore movement...so we make a conscious decision to sacrifice perfect stillness and contentment in favour of a purposeful fall from grace to embark upon on another journey back home.

[@staciwashington3212]

Well said.🌿🤟🐬👸 Hare Krishna 🙏

[@billwhite9701]

Thank you Jason so nicely shared😊🙏❤️

[@sharatsharma8273]

Beautifully done.Om Shanti.

[@atmanand5802]

🌟 ELLAM ONDRE TAT TVAM ASI NETI NETI AHAM BRAHMASMI WE ARE ALL SACRED LOVE ETERNAL LOVE LOVE LOVE 💖

[@billzepp69]

It was a thought that made me laugh and here it is. Now that all desire has gone from me I kind of desire to have it again lol thanks for the fun vid.

[@jodiparry111]

Awesome video.

[@Mynx5050]

Thank you, wise Jason. Namaste

[@atso2628]

This makes lots of sense

[@saraswati999]

Dear Jason would you not agree that at least in beginning stages desire is part of developing at least the interest in the search itself without search one would simply relish in samsara as real nature of things . ? And would you have any words on wisdom on Samkya and Kapila ? Namaste :)))

[@saiyanhead]

There are no limited ways. It can begin with desire, but what began desire? A scene?, a realization while in toilet?, psychedelics?, a loss of loved one?. However, since we are Brham ataman, then it should be obvious that sooner or later we will come back to xp ourself. We return to our true nature after or during this party/maya anyway. Time, place or youtoob doesn't matter after it.

[@tobinharris8107]

Never lose sight of the fact that we are walking, talking paradoxes!

[@ryanbinder1294]

Or walking talking complimentaries

[@jasonc8910]

Thank you.

[@annekelourdes1238]

Thank you as always, another good one from you! Have a blessed day all :)

[@yakrider6402]

Thank you...

[@smileyface5908]

Thank you. P.s. Would love to hear more about non dualism.

[@maxa1152]

Alan watts also explained it well, 🙏

[@antton8575]

Love the content! Would be amazing if you would do a "tribute" podcast episode for Ram Dass. Enjoyed the one you did about Alan Watts.

[@collinschultz3868]

Truth Verdad

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

I never left heaven 🌄💜.

[@gauravtr7766]

😆

[@hollykilian9839]

We have to except it

[@billzepp69]

To be freed make your self unfree.

[@spiritualchuck]

Once experienced. Stay in the WATER (SHIVAMBU) and spread the news to all. My experiences in order are Asparsa yoga, Shivambu and Electro-Smog Awareness. I would recommend Shivambu, Electro-smog awareness then Nirvakalpa Samadhi (Asparsa) and repeat ♾ NOT THE SAME OLD GROUND HOG DAY😇💦💛🧡❤✌✌✌ Namaste.

[@jorisvandamme574]

Dear Jason Thank You so Much for Teaching us.❤. May I ask You a Question please ? Would it be possible for You to slow down The way You talk . I am a Dutch senior 63 years old man with some brain demage and I like so much to listen to Your Wisdom teachings but it goes so fast it is very hard for me to follow You. I hope you don't mind Me asking this. Blessings and love to You and Your Lovely Wife. 🙏❤😇🌞💕

[@gauravtr7766]

U can slow it down in KZbin........by selecting. .5 speed

[@kevinvong6912]

"The Dude abides."

[@cristianshark6623]

nice content Jason! keep going! can you say where you get/buy this awesome t-shirts? thanks

[@deveshmishra6353]

Whatever you have spoken that's really great ! Could I ask one question ? If all those understandings were at intellectual level or you yourself are free from a feeling of Jiva and free always ?

[@GeertMeertens]

Suppose you are sleeping and dreaming. In the dream someone tells you that you are dreaming. Does that suffice to awaken from the dream?

[@dbn281]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mayanksoni83]

👌🙏✨

[@learningnochoice]

i was ridiculized when i questioned the need for enlightenment.

[@jose6183]

It has happened to me as well. Don't worry, making the question is as important as the answer itself.

[@Mictesting2233]

Am I right to say that desire itself is a hinderance to spiritual growth. Is it that the moment we start giving up sensual desires of touch, taste, sight etc, we are towards growth spiritually??? Pls advice

[@tmyoshimura621]

🙌

[@YenkammaNe]

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU? By Francois Gautier. *Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.* 1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted 2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik 3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak. 4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman. 5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools. 6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it. 7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure ! 8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead. 9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest. 10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion) 11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi. 12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy. 13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic ! 14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship). 15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy 16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan. 17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study ! 18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped. 19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism! "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family) 20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival. Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year. 21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu. 22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved. 23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu! 24) You know that Hinduism is a way of life, with considerable freedom. 25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe! 26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint. 27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily) You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu! This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!! There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every directions

[@alexanderedwards1269]

What if, even if I can intellectualise the concept of non duality, can explain brahman even to the same standard of someone realised but never actually come to directly experience it within my own life?

[@spiritualchuck]

SHIVAMBU seems to be the elephant in the WORLD. JASON, Love to hear your take on it?

[@tankjones513]

Can anyone help me with a meditation issue I'm having? When I go REALLY deep in meditation, I reach a point or void, if you will, where I don't exist, and it seems like I have no awareness (as in SUPER relaxed/unfocused because I forget to breathe in this state). It's very much like deep sleep or a similar state where you end up in this vague, not-existent state where I lose all self-awareness. What can I do to maintain awareness into this super deep state? Once I realize this state of deep nothingness, I lose all focus/awareness because I'm so relaxed. When I realize I'm in it, I then jolt out of it for a brief moment. After I jolt out of it, I "look back" at the experience automatically, but in a "What the heck just happened?" kinda way. Is this state normal to reach and is it something that should be *aimed* for? I use aimed loosely because I know meditations goal is to have no goals and realize what you already are. This state feels very much like a plateau or detour but I could be wrong.

[@tankjones513]

@@Liza-ur4ep listening now! Thank you so much!

[@amlithe]

What happens when someone feels they don’t have the capacity for this though? Thank you for this regardless.

[@GeertMeertens]

Your ego might try to let you believe you don't have the capacity but what you are is beyond ego. You CAN do this.

[@jonsmith4669]

Very interesting talk, are you talking about Neo -Advaita , simply recognising the non existence of the jiva ? sounds similar, Is Neo Advaita possible for Enlightenment without teaching ? I do realise the ego can assume Enlightenment, how do we tell if that has happened or the genuine thing? I have been practicing TM . Transcendental Meditation, since 1978 and easily get to an "Awareness only state" I am not sure if this is the egoless no jiva state, it is very enjoyable and it appears to have no time, 20 mins feels like 2-5 mins, sometimes nothing, there are instances of much longer meditations with no sense of time too, again there's no teaching with TM just the technique ,Is this no Jiva Awakening ? my mind is very quiet most of the time afterwards.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Not neo-Advaita my friend. This is the classical Advaita text the Ashtavakra Gita and so this is the traditional Advaita Vedanta.

[@jonsmith4669]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor I understand that but would appreciate your opinion on: Is Neo Advaita possible for Enlightenment without teaching , just by strongly recognising the Jiva, the person is an illusion which brings on enlightenment or at least an Awakening. ? And : I do realise the ego can assume Enlightenment, how do we tell if that has happened or the genuine thing? Is the Pure Awareness state in meditation, Brahman ? Last, your opinion on Satori ( peak experience) a glimpse of Brahman ? Sorry for the heavy questions ! .

[@thomasrutledge5941]

This is the first video that I've noticed Jason's gray hair. It's quite visible now.

[@thomasgreen4009]

Try RUOW then integrate the story as a reflection of our lives.

[@maxa1152]

Tatvamasi You are that

[@gauravtr7766]

😄😆🤣 i am that

[@bettyeldridge]

The Impersonal Life is on the Internet. It is a smaller book and it literally reveals the purpose of the human life. The kingdom of heaven is within you.

[@siriosstar4789]

Most of what you are posting is at the point where transmission of that which is awake to itself needs to take place from Self to Self and here to here. it's like lecturing on avocados to those that have never tasted one . there is a point where one has enough to information and now needs the direct experience of what has been described . To continue to amass knowledge will only result in being ' over schooled ' and possibly lead to a mental co opting of pure wakefulness .

[@yourreflection7590]

Ta mate, just enjoying a ham and cheese toastie

[@gauravtr7766]

😁😅😄😆🤣

[@michaelferguson2344]

Simply look for where your love comes from. God/Brahman is no God, it's infinite unconditional love - meaning no ego/mind, love. Love is the ultimate reality, seek it's source inside you, that's the only place it can be found until one finds it and realizes all is love. Be kind ;)

[@gauravtr7766]

👍

[@Diathon1]

"I AM That" is just anoyher way to say "ME" Point your thumb to the center of your chest and say "ME". Point to anyone and anywhere on the physical plane and say "ME" and act as such.

[@johnvanmanen3149]

Most dangereous one.. the desire to go to heaven after death.... enables paul to decieve you...

[@gauravtr7766]

Well i think There is no heaven after death......we will get the payment here .....before death.

[@johnvanmanen3149]

@@gauravtr7766 so you can abuse others for your own benefit as payment?.. but no worries.. soon the whole world gets to observe proof of it..

[@gauravtr7766]

@@johnvanmanen3149 i think u didn't get my point

[@johnvanmanen3149]

@@gauravtr7766 yes probably, lots of ways in how to understand your comment, but might also be that you did not get my point.. i was pointing out at the book of revelations from the new testament, it makes some people think that they can do anything evil and stil go to heaven because they believe that Jesus died for their sins...

[@MrDesoto33]

A very false perspective in that the brahma/soul is dormant in almost all humans and angels for that matter. The brahma/soul is formless and yes it's already there but we are unaware of it. Soul/brahma realization is Gid/OM realization as our soul/brahma exists in a unified (Yoga-union with God/OM). The way for humans to reach this formless realization via our soul/brahma is shown on the Buddhist statues with the cloud like or sort of flame looking things upon their heads. It symbolizes the awarened soul/brahma which is how Yoga - Union with God is experienced...not via the human form (intellect/mind being part of the human form. Words too are part of the human form and the real experience of Yoga (union with God) is indescribable and far past words/intellect/mind yet we use words to acknowledge that it's there. One who practices the headstand 3 hours a day is the ancient teaching for a human being to reach this state of conciousness upon the opening of the 7th (crown) chakra. Angels use meditation as the teaching to reach thecsame state of consciousness. Our celestial bodies are very different than our physical bodies so the techniques are different accordingly. Meditation is a practice we use in the here now and in the here after. It's literally "on earth as it is in heaven " It's really what Christ was teaching when He said "pick up your cross daily and follow me" using the cross as a headstand prop as Moses tried to teach the Israelites with the ANKH (cross with a loop on top) before he ascended Mt Sinai. Buddhist documentaries on KZbin show the Buddha using a sideways tree branch vs a cross. The sky Yoga cloth is easiest. This is the highest teaching towards the human form as it also increases the size of our pineal by 2 to 5 times us immunizes us from heart attack and has more benefits. I have some videos on KZbin where I go through a 3 hour headstand session but the video isn't all 3 hours. It's under Mr. DeSoto. I introduce Thunderstanding...beyond understanding as Christs 3 top disciples (Peter,James and John) were nicknamed "the sons of thunder " after the rumbling thundering sound of OM. Namaste.

[@nameless-yd6ko]

The Saved/Enlightened/Mystic do not need scriptures or laws or rituals... Are you a mortal trying to sell merch to immortals? ;)

[@factisstrangerthanfiction4098]

So what are you doing, if u r right, I shouldn't be looking at u