Shatter the Pot

 “Dissolve the self in the supreme Self as the pot-space is dissolved in infinite space; then, as the infinite, be silent for ever, oh sage!” – Adhyatma Upanishad

The space contained in an empty clay pot is never separate from the space outside it, which is  the vast space that contains the whole universe.

In the same way, the core of every living creature is never separate from the Self, the divine perfection that underlies and pervades all that exists.

The delusion of separation is the only problem – this is the primordial ignorance that traps one in the great illusion of samsara that is the realm of suffering.

Shatter the pot! This is all it takes to be free.

“To the seer, all things have verily become the Self: what delusion, what sorrow, can there be for him who beholds that oneness? “– Isa Upanishad

Once you have shattered the illusion that is the ego, the Self is revealed in all its glory; you disappear - inside and outside there is only the One, transcendent, divine, blissful. 

This is enlightenment, to discover your true nature and union with the Self. All suffering ends when the illusion ends.

You are no longer a small, separate and limited individual – you are universal and divine. Being one with all that exists, you can truly love and cherish everything. 

Established firmly in existence-consciousness-bliss, nothing more is needed: there is perfect, joyous peace. 

“The Self that is subtler than the subtle and greater than the great is seated in the heart of every creature. One who is free from desire sees the glory of the self through the tranquillity of the mind and senses and becomes absolved from grief.” – Katha Upanishad

Dazzled by your identification with the body, you let the mind and senses run outwards in the world, as dictated by desire or fear.

Be still and break free from this false identity; return to the formless state. Without form, there is no desire or aversion. Thus one returns to the tranquility of original being which is your true nature.

Just turn all your attention inwards and seek your source. Hold fast to this source.This is enough.