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<v Speaker 1>This will be sensitive and you may feel a bit

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<v Speaker 1>uncomfortable at first, but that's okay. You'll learn. I will

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<v Speaker 1>be talking about life and death and if the latter

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<v Speaker 1>truly even exists for a soul in the first place.

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<v Speaker 1>I'm going to be explaining the body and how useless

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<v Speaker 1>it'll become on your ultimate transition if ascended properly. If

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<v Speaker 1>you miss any key detail, you will completely misunderstand everything

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<v Speaker 1>I'm about to say, So please listen in intently. There's

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<v Speaker 1>a lot of nuance when it comes to spiritual attainment

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<v Speaker 1>and on the path of a mystic. Your body is

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<v Speaker 1>actually just a tool used for the development of the spirit.

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<v Speaker 1>But before that, remember you don't have to just believe

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<v Speaker 1>everything I say. I will be telling you about ascension,

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<v Speaker 1>drawing from the mystic teachings of the Tibetan Book of

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<v Speaker 1>the Dead, the Upanishads, and the Emerald Tablets of Tahuti. Regardless,

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<v Speaker 1>please learn through your own experience and do much more

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<v Speaker 1>research beyond this video. Now, with that being said, your

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<v Speaker 1>purpose in life is to leave your body to ascend

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<v Speaker 1>beyond it in full awareness of all lives previously experienced.

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<v Speaker 1>You as the soul, are immortal. You exist in human

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<v Speaker 1>form currently, but you aren't human. Breathe. Listen. The Emerald

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<v Speaker 1>Tablets of Tahuti the oldest ancient tablet known to man,

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<v Speaker 1>dating back over thirty six thousand years ago. It lays

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<v Speaker 1>it out for us to Huti, says man, ye think

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<v Speaker 1>that ye liveth, but know it is life within death,

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<v Speaker 1>for as sure as ye are bound to your body,

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<v Speaker 1>for you know life exists. Breathe. Let that bubble in

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<v Speaker 1>your brain for a minute. This isn't a metaphor or

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<v Speaker 1>a poetic expression. It's the truth about our existence. What

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<v Speaker 1>we perceive as life is actually a form of death.

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<v Speaker 1>Our attachment to this physical body is what's keeping us

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<v Speaker 1>from experiencing true life. The tablets are very direct when

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<v Speaker 1>they say only the soul is space free, has life

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<v Speaker 1>that is really a life. All else is only a bondage,

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<v Speaker 1>a fetter from which to be free. Think consider this.

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<v Speaker 1>Every moment you identify solely with your body, you're choosing

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<v Speaker 1>a limited existence. You're choosing death over life. The physical

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<v Speaker 1>form you inhabit is a temporary vessel, a constraint on

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<v Speaker 1>your true nature, a testing ground designed to help develop

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<v Speaker 1>you as the soul. It's actually like trying to contain

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<v Speaker 1>the ocean in a cup. Your true self, you, as

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<v Speaker 1>the soul, are vast and boundless. You exist beyond the

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<v Speaker 1>confines of space and time. I say you as soul

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<v Speaker 1>instead of your soul, because you are the soul inside

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<v Speaker 1>of your body. The possessive pronouns must be right, and

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<v Speaker 1>aside from the pronoun thing, you being the soul is

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<v Speaker 1>the whole point of this video. The Upanishads introduce us

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<v Speaker 1>to the concept of atman, your eternal, unchanging self that

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<v Speaker 1>exists beyond the physical body. This isn't a comforting belief.

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<v Speaker 1>Your atman is your actual real self. What you perceive

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<v Speaker 1>as your current physical existence is merely a temporary state

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<v Speaker 1>that this eternal self is experiencing. The Briha Daranyak Upanishad,

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<v Speaker 1>one of the oldest and most revered states, lead me

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<v Speaker 1>from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light,

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<v Speaker 1>from death to immortality. This isn't a plea for salvation.

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<v Speaker 1>It's a road map for realizing your true nature. The

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<v Speaker 1>unreal refers to the illusory physical world, while the real

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<v Speaker 1>is the eternal, unchanging atman. Breathe, think, feel. The Chandogya

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<v Speaker 1>Upanishad introduces us to the truth of tatavam Asi. Thou

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<v Speaker 1>art that this isn't just a poetic sentiment. It's a

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<v Speaker 1>direct statement about the nature of reality. You are not

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<v Speaker 1>separate from the universal consciousness. Your individual self, your Atman

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<v Speaker 1>is one with Brahman, the ultimate reality. But the Upanishads

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<v Speaker 1>go even further. The Mandukya Upanishad describes four states of consciousness, waking, dreaming,

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<v Speaker 1>deep sleep, and turia. Taria is the fourth state, transcending

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<v Speaker 1>the other three, its pure consciousness beyond all change and duality.

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<v Speaker 1>The Upanishads aren't asking you to believe, they're inviting you

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<v Speaker 1>to know through direct experience. They provide practices like self

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<v Speaker 1>inquiry and meditation to help you realize these truths for yourself.

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<v Speaker 1>When the Kina Upanishad asks by whom willed and directed

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<v Speaker 1>does the mind light upon its objects, it's not present

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<v Speaker 1>or riddle. It gives you a method to trace consciousness

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<v Speaker 1>back to its source. Remember these teachings aren't separate from

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<v Speaker 1>those of Tahuti or the Tibetan sages. They're all pointing

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<v Speaker 1>to the same same ultimate truth. Your essential nature is boundless,

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<v Speaker 1>eternal consciousness. Your physical existence is a temporary experience of

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<v Speaker 1>this eternal self. Realizing this isn't just enlightenment, it's awakening

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<v Speaker 1>to what you've always been. Breathe. Let's try something together.

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<v Speaker 1>Close your eyes right now. Focus on your breath. As

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<v Speaker 1>you breathe, notice the sensations in your body. Now ask yourself,

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<v Speaker 1>who's observing these sensations, that awareness, that consciousness, observing your

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<v Speaker 1>physical experience. That's you, as the atmin your true self,

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<v Speaker 1>observing this temporary physical experience. Pay attention to the quality

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<v Speaker 1>of awareness itself. It's unchanging, isn't it. Thoughts come and go,

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<v Speaker 1>sensations arise and pass away, but the awareness of observing

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<v Speaker 1>all of this remains constant. That's your true nature, unchanging

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<v Speaker 1>eternal consciousness. If you're going to look at life beyond

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<v Speaker 1>the body differently, then give us a like and subscribe.

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<v Speaker 1>Will help you navigate the beyond while you help us

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<v Speaker 1>as well. Now, let me tell you about transcending the physical.

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<v Speaker 1>Let me tell you about the Tibetan Book of the Dead.

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<v Speaker 1>It describes a state called the Bardo. It's a real

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<v Speaker 1>state where consciousness exists without a physical form. But actually

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<v Speaker 1>it's not just something that happens after death. It's a

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<v Speaker 1>state you can actually access through deep meditation and spiritual practice.

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<v Speaker 1>The Bardo isn't just one state. It's a series of

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<v Speaker 1>states that consciousness moves through. There's the Bardo of dying,

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<v Speaker 1>the bardow of dharmata, ultimate reality, and the Bardo of becoming.

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<v Speaker 1>Each of these states offer an opportunity for liberation if

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<v Speaker 1>you are prepared to recognize the true nature of reality.

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<v Speaker 1>Your consciousness isn't confined to your body. In the Bardo state,

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<v Speaker 1>your consciousness is free from physical limitations. You are no

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<v Speaker 1>longer constrained by space and time as we understand them.

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<v Speaker 1>Reality becomes fluid, malleable, and perceived in ways that are

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<v Speaker 1>impossible for our physical senses. This isn't figurative. It's a

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<v Speaker 1>real experience that awaits those who can access this state.

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<v Speaker 1>Tahuti says, cast off your body, oh man, and be free,

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<v Speaker 1>truly a light that is one with the light. This

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<v Speaker 1>is a literal instruction. You can shift your identification from

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<v Speaker 1>this temporary physical form to your eternal nature as consciousness breathe.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's practice something from the Tibetan tradition of Zogchin. This

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<v Speaker 1>isn't just a visualization. It's a way to experience your

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<v Speaker 1>true nature. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Now,

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<v Speaker 1>recognize your consciousness as a point of light within your body.

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<v Speaker 1>With each breath, expand that light. Let it fill your

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<v Speaker 1>entire body. Then extend beyond it. Expand it to fill

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<v Speaker 1>the room, the building, and the entire planet. This isn't imagination.

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<v Speaker 1>You're experiencing your true nature as vast, boundless awareness. As

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<v Speaker 1>you do this, pay attention to the quality of this

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<v Speaker 1>expanded awareness. Notice how it's not limited by boundaries. It

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<v Speaker 1>doesn't stop at the edges of your body. It encompasses everything.

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<v Speaker 1>This is your true nature, boundless, all encompassing consciousness. Now,

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<v Speaker 1>as you continue this practice, imagine encountering different experiences within

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<v Speaker 1>this expanded awareness. Pleasant experiences, unpleasant experiences, neutral experiences. Notice

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<v Speaker 1>how the awareness itself remains unchanged regardless of what it's experiencing.

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<v Speaker 1>This is a key insight for navigating the Barbado states

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<v Speaker 1>the recognition that your true nature remains unchanged regardless of

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<v Speaker 1>what experiences arise. Breathe, think, feel that expansion. This is

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<v Speaker 1>who you really are. If you feel the weight behind

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<v Speaker 1>what I'm saying, then leave a comment below. Now let

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<v Speaker 1>me talk about becoming free from the cycle of rebirth.

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<v Speaker 1>So why does this matter? What's the point of transcending

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<v Speaker 1>the physical The answer lies in the concept of liberation,

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<v Speaker 1>or moksha as it's known in Indian traditions. This isn't

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<v Speaker 1>a metaphorical liberation. It's a real, tangible freedom from the

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<v Speaker 1>cycle of birth and death. The Upanishads teach us that

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<v Speaker 1>true liberation comes from realizing your oneness with universal consciousness.

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<v Speaker 1>When you achieve this state, you're no longer bound by

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<v Speaker 1>the cycle of birth and death. You're free from the

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<v Speaker 1>limitations of physical existence. This isn't symbolic, it's a real

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<v Speaker 1>state of being that you can achieve. Breathe think consider this.

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<v Speaker 1>Every time you're born into a physical body, you're subjecting

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<v Speaker 1>yourself to limitation, to suffering, to death. Liberation means breaking

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<v Speaker 1>free from this cycle. It means recognizing your true nature

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<v Speaker 1>as eternal, boundless consciousness and no longer being compelled to

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<v Speaker 1>incarnate into limited physical forms. The Emerald Tablets aren't speaking

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<v Speaker 1>figuratively when they say know ye man, ye are only

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<v Speaker 1>a spirit. The body is nothing, The soul is all.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the literal truth of your existence. Your body

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<v Speaker 1>is a temporary vehicle, but you as the soul, your

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<v Speaker 1>true self is everything. Let's practice something from the Adveta

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<v Speaker 1>Vedanta tradition. This isn't a mental exercise. It's a way

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<v Speaker 1>to align yourself with the truth of your existence. Each morning,

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<v Speaker 1>before you get out of bed, remind yourself, I am

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<v Speaker 1>not this body. I am eternal consciousness, temporarily experiencing life

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<v Speaker 1>through this physical form. Feel into the truth of these words.

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<v Speaker 1>Notice how your identification shifts from the limited body to

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<v Speaker 1>the vast, boundless consciousness that you truly are are. Notice

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<v Speaker 1>how this shift in identification changes your perspective on the

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<v Speaker 1>challenges and experiences of your daily life. Breathe, think, feel

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<v Speaker 1>the truth of this statement. This isn't positive thinking or affirmation.

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<v Speaker 1>It's a recognition of what you truly are. The Tibetan

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<v Speaker 1>Book of the Dead provides insights into existence beyond the

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<v Speaker 1>physical form. In the bardo state, consciousness encounters various apparitions

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<v Speaker 1>and experiences. These aren't metaphors or symbols. There are real

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<v Speaker 1>experiences that consciousness goes through in this state. In the

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<v Speaker 1>Barado of Darmata, for example, consciousness encounters what is described

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<v Speaker 1>as peaceful and wrathful deities. These aren't external entities, but

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<v Speaker 1>manifestations of your own mind. The peaceful deities represent the

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<v Speaker 1>enlightened aspects of your nature, while the wrathful deities represent

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<v Speaker 1>the transformative power of wisdom breathe. The text emphasizes the

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<v Speaker 1>importance of recognizing these apparitions as projections of our own minds.

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<v Speaker 1>This isn't a psychological trick. It's the key to successfully

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<v Speaker 1>navigating the Bardo, leading to liberation or a favorable rebirth.

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<v Speaker 1>If you can recognize the true nature of these apparitions

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<v Speaker 1>in the bardo, that they are projections of your own mind,

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<v Speaker 1>you have the opportunity to break free from the cycle

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<v Speaker 1>of rebirth. If you can't, you'll be drawn towards another

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<v Speaker 1>rebirth based on your karmic tendencies. We can apply this

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<v Speaker 1>understanding in our daily lives. Here's a practice from Tibetan Buddhism.

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<v Speaker 1>When you encounter challenging situations or emotions, pause and remind

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<v Speaker 1>yourself this is a projection of my mind. Really examine

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<v Speaker 1>the situation or emotion. Notice how your mind is creating

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<v Speaker 1>a story around it, giving it meaning and significance. Can

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<v Speaker 1>you see how this story is a projection of your

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<v Speaker 1>own thoughts and beliefs. Can you recognize the underlying awareness

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<v Speaker 1>that's observing all of this breathe think? Feel the shift

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<v Speaker 1>in perspective this brings. This isn't just a coping mechanism.

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<v Speaker 1>It's a recognition of the true nature of your reality.

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<v Speaker 1>One of the most revealing and transformative stories to Huti

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<v Speaker 1>details in the tablets is this. He says, these are

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<v Speaker 1>lights that are souls among men, growing and fading, existing forever, changing,

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<v Speaker 1>yet living through death into life. This is a factual

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<v Speaker 1>account of the nature of souls. Each soul is on

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<v Speaker 1>a journey of evolution. Some souls burn brightly, having accumulated

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<v Speaker 1>wisdom and spiritual power over many lifetimes. Others flicker weakly,

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<v Speaker 1>still early in their evolutionary path. But all souls are

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<v Speaker 1>part of the same divine light. All are on the

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<v Speaker 1>path to greater awareness and power. Tahuti further observes steadily

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<v Speaker 1>upward throughout the ages, growing, expanding into yet greater flame,

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<v Speaker 1>lighting the darkness with yet greater power, quenched yet unquenched

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<v Speaker 1>by the veil of the night. This is a literal

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<v Speaker 1>description of how souls evolve over multiple lifetimes. Breathe. Feel

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<v Speaker 1>each life experience, each challenge overcome, and each insight gained

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<v Speaker 1>the night, the periods between incarnations may temporarily dim the

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<v Speaker 1>soul's light, but cannot extinguish it. The soul continues its

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<v Speaker 1>journey life after life, growing ever brighter and more powerful.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's do a practice from the hermetic tradition based on

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<v Speaker 1>Tahuti's teachings. This isn't just visualization. It's a way to

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<v Speaker 1>Close your eyes and recognize you as the soul, as

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<v Speaker 1>a flame within you. With each breath, See and feel

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<v Speaker 1>this flame growing brighter and stronger. Feel it expanding beyond

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<v Speaker 1>your body, connecting with the flames of all other beings,

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<v Speaker 1>all part of the universal fire of consciousness. Reflect on

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<v Speaker 1>your life experiences. How have they contributed to the growth

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<v Speaker 1>of you as the soul. Can you feel the accumulated

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<v Speaker 1>wisdom and power from all your past experiences? Can you

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<v Speaker 1>sense the potential for further growth and expansion? Breathe, think,

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<v Speaker 1>feel the warmth and power of this inner flame. This

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<v Speaker 1>is your actual soul growing and evolving now. Here's a

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<v Speaker 1>truth from these ancient teachings. Enlightened beings can choose whether

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<v Speaker 1>to take rebirth or remain in formless realms, a real

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<v Speaker 1>of spiritual development. Let me say that again. Enlightened beings

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<v Speaker 1>can choose whether to take rebirth or remain in formless realms.

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<v Speaker 1>The Tibetan Book of the Dead describes how, at the

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<v Speaker 1>moment of death, those who have prepared themselves through spiritual

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<v Speaker 1>a conscious choice about their next step in existence. This

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<v Speaker 1>isn't symbolic, it's a real process that occurs for prepared individuals. Breathe.

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<v Speaker 1>If you've developed enough awareness and spiritual power, you're not

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<v Speaker 1>at the mercy of unconscious karmic forces. At the moment

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<v Speaker 1>of death. You can choose to be reborn in a

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<v Speaker 1>form that allows you to continue your spiritual work, or

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<v Speaker 1>you can choose to remain in formless realms of pure consciousness.

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<v Speaker 1>This choice isn't made just at the moment of death.

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<v Speaker 1>It's prepared for throughout life. Every moment of awareness, every

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<v Speaker 1>act of compassion, every insight into the nature of reality

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<v Speaker 1>is preparing you for this ultimate choice. Let's try a

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<v Speaker 1>practice from the Tibetan tradition of Faua. This isn't just

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<v Speaker 1>a thought experiment, It's a way to prepare for the

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<v Speaker 1>moment of death. At various points throughout your day, pause

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<v Speaker 1>and ask yourself, if this were my last moment in

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<v Speaker 1>this body, what would I choose? More physical existence or

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<v Speaker 1>liberation into pure consciousness. As you contemplate this, really feel

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<v Speaker 1>into each option. What would it be like to choose

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<v Speaker 1>another physical incarnation? What experiences might you seek? What spiritual

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<v Speaker 1>work might you continue? And what would it be like

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<v Speaker 1>to choose liberation into pure consciousness? Can you imagine the

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<v Speaker 1>freedom the boundless awareness? Breathe, think, Let this question guide

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<v Speaker 1>your actions and priorities. This practice is preparing you for

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<v Speaker 1>the choice you'll face at the moment of death. Your

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<v Speaker 1>body is a temporary vehicle, and your consciousness is eternal.

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<v Speaker 1>Your goal isn't to metaphorically transcend the body, but to

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<v Speaker 1>realize your true nature as boundless, eternal awareness. Keep questioning,

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<v Speaker 1>keep exploring. Don't take these teachings on blind faith. Experience

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<v Speaker 1>them for yourself. Meditate, contemplate, practice, let your own direct

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<v Speaker 1>experience confirm the truths that these ancient teachings point to.

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<v Speaker 1>The path of awakening is the purpose behind your existence

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<v Speaker 1>in this physical form. Awakening leads to having the option

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<v Speaker 1>to leave your body at will. You are here to

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<v Speaker 1>remember who you truly are and were all the lifetimes

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<v Speaker 1>you've experienced, and you can break free from the illusion

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<v Speaker 1>of limitation to realize your oneness with all that is