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Power of Negation
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Welcome to Episode 83 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are.
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Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of The Daily Vedantic, James explores the profound concept of negation within Vedanta. With a smile, he inquires into the two simultaneous routes one can take towards self-realization: affirmation and negation. James explains the power of the mantra "Nati Nati," meaning "not this, not this," as a pathway to understanding the illusory nature of the world. Using a powerful analogy involving a pin, paper, and paperclip, he illustrates the essence of negation in seeing beyond the objects of consciousness to recognize the underlying awareness. James invites listeners to contemplate the transformative quest of negation, a practice that leads to a deeper understanding of the true self.
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