Realization

Q: How is liberation different from realization?

Adya: Realization is direct experience and insight which can lead to liberation. Realization is that which allows one to truly let go. The result of that letting go is liberation. We can have many, many spiritual realizations, many spiritual experiences, many deep insights, and still remain very attached to the experience of realization. In this sense, realizations themselves can become forms of addiction. Even deep and profound realization and spiritual experiences can be co-opted by the mind and become mere objects of fascination. Liberation is beyond any experience, or any insight. It is the ultimate non-attainment. Realizations are often extraordinary and entertaining. Liberation is ordinary and thorough. As I said, realization can lead to liberation if one completely surrenders into the non-state which deep and profound realization can open you to.

~ Adyashanti

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