The Sacred Trifecta Unveiled

Ramana Maharishi declared that “God, Guru, and the Self are one,” which expresses a perspective that can be found in various religious traditions, particularly within Hinduism’s philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or non-dualism.

In beliefs, God is the ultimate reality, the source of all things, and the cosmic force that governs the universe. While interpretations of God may vary across religions, there is an understanding that he is both transcendent and immanent, holding supreme power.

The Guru is seen as the enlightener – dispeller of darkness who guides seekers towards awakening. Thus, this guiding figure plays a role in facilitating growth and understanding.

And the Self (Atman) in Hindu philosophy represents an individual’s eternal nature. Hence, it is often equated with Brahman, which signifies reality and its connection to the supreme being. Furthermore, many spiritual traditions aim to strive for unity between one’s consciousness (Atman) and universal awareness (Brahman).

“God, Guru, and the Self are one” suggests unity among these three concepts. It implies that the seeker, the guide, and the divine reality are all manifestations of one truth without any inherent distinction at their core.

The Dance of Distinctions: God, Guru, and Self Dissolving

The essence of reality or awareness/consciousness is present in every aspect of creation. “God” is recognized as this non-dual awareness; every living being shares the divine consciousness in their “Self” or soul. The Guru also embodies this consciousness.

Likewise, as spiritual growth unfolds, the devotee realizes that the Guru’s essence and their soul’s essence are both expressions of awareness. Similar to waves arising from an ocean, the distinctions between names and forms—whether it’s God, Guru, or individual soul—gradually fade away.

Thus, the aim of practice becomes realizing the non-dual truth; beneath the apparent diversity of names and forms lies only one self, one consciousness, and one spirit that animates all of creation. By recognizing this reality under the guidance of a guru, one comes to understand that there is no difference between “I,” “you,” and “God.” Ultimately, the seeker comprehends that God, the Guru, and oneself share an essence.

According to Ramana Maharshi’s teachings, distinguishing between Self, Guru, and God is impossible—they are entities. The Guru is a guide who helps individuals awaken their Self (ātman), which is considered synonymous with God. Moreover, the central focus of realization revolves around recognizing oneself. Initially, perceiving the Guru as separate from oneself is a stepping stone towards connecting with the supreme being. But it’s a journey that involves moving from perceiving first from duality to realizing the understanding that the Guru reflects one’s Self in the unity of non-duality.

Unity in Diversity: God, Guru, and Self as Manifestations of One Truth

Like the body, mind, and soul point toward a united absolute reality, God, Guru, and Self emphasize a unified, integrated truth. Hence, understanding oneself is essential. When individuals acknowledge and embrace their divinity, they contribute to humanity. Thus, by transforming themselves, they initiate changes in the world around them. God, the Guru, and the Self are entities in this reality.

The central message here implies that no external source can make you realize your true Self beyond body and mind. Eventually, you are that spirit going through a human experience for your mind to discover its true Self.

You must exercise the devotion to self-experience of what you have learned from a Guru, books, the internet, or AI about the eternal existence (Sat) manifested as intelligence (Chit) to realize that (Anand) bliss for your mind to become one with the non-dual awareness (spirit) contained in the soul.

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