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Michael at 16:41, 17 April 2025

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Michael at 14:07, 7 December 2024

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	'''Liberation''' is a term ~~used in certain~~ Vedic texts. Liberation refers to liberation from the things that block us, confuse us, and prevent us from pursuing and making [[Connection]]. Liberation results in a turn towards the pursuit of authentic connection with [[~~Highest Self~~]]~~<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>~~.		'''Liberation''' is an English term syncretic with the Vedic term [[Moksha]].
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	==Syncretic Terms==		==Syncretic Terms==

	[[~~Permanent Connection~~]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::~~Permanent Connection~~]]}}		[[Moksha]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Moksha]]}}

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	In the Vedic literature, liberation from samsara is the end goal of spiritual practice, and not connection, as I would say.Conceiving of the ultimate goal of human spirituality as liberation instead of connection is extremely confusing. This is not because the concept is without merit, but because the concept is often used as synonymous with, or as a drop in placement for the idea of, connection, which is it is not. Why do we need liberation? It is so we can focus on, learn about, and practice [[Connection]]. What do we need liberation from? We need liberation from the things that distract us, block us, or confuse us about connection. We need liberation from ignorance, illusion, and self-delusion (samsara). We need liberation from our addictions. We need liberation from our own [[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]. We need liberation from our attachment to human drama. We need liberation from overconcern with sparkly rocks. We need liberation from a bother with power and status. Liberation is extremely important because only when we achieve liberation will we work, with persistence and discipline, on connection. Liberation is important, but it only a step along [[The Path]] to [[Connection]].

	"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>

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Michael at 19:41, 26 April 2020

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	In the Vedic literature, liberation from samsara is the end goal of spiritual practice, and not connection, as I would say.~~<ref></ref>~~ Conceiving of the ultimate goal of human spirituality as liberation instead of connection is extremely confusing. This is not because the concept is without merit, but because the concept is often used as synonymous with, or as a drop in placement for the idea of, connection, which is it is not. Why do we need liberation? It is so we can focus on, learn about, and practice [[Connection]]. What do we need liberation from? We need liberation from the things that distract us, block us, or confuse us about connection. We need liberation from ignorance, illusion, and self-delusion (samsara). We need liberation from our addictions. We need liberation from our own [[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]. We need liberation from our attachment to human drama. We need liberation from overconcern with sparkly rocks. We need liberation from a bother with power and status. Liberation is extremely important because only when we achieve liberation will we work, with persistence and discipline, on connection. Liberation is important, but it only a step along [[The Path]] to [[Connection]].		In the Vedic literature, liberation from samsara is the end goal of spiritual practice, and not connection, as I would say.Conceiving of the ultimate goal of human spirituality as liberation instead of connection is extremely confusing. This is not because the concept is without merit, but because the concept is often used as synonymous with, or as a drop in placement for the idea of, connection, which is it is not. Why do we need liberation? It is so we can focus on, learn about, and practice [[Connection]]. What do we need liberation from? We need liberation from the things that distract us, block us, or confuse us about connection. We need liberation from ignorance, illusion, and self-delusion (samsara). We need liberation from our addictions. We need liberation from our own [[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]. We need liberation from our attachment to human drama. We need liberation from overconcern with sparkly rocks. We need liberation from a bother with power and status. Liberation is extremely important because only when we achieve liberation will we work, with persistence and discipline, on connection. Liberation is important, but it only a step along [[The Path]] to [[Connection]].

	"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>		"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>
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Michael at 19:25, 26 April 2020

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	'''Liberation''' is a term used in certain Vedic texts. Liberation refers to liberation from the things that block us, confuse us, and prevent us from pursuing and making [[Connection]]. Liberation results in a turn towards the pursuit of authentic connection with [[Highest Self]]<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>.		'''Liberation''' is a term used in certain Vedic texts. Liberation refers to liberation from the things that block us, confuse us, and prevent us from pursuing and making [[Connection]]. Liberation results in a turn towards the pursuit of authentic connection with [[Highest Self]]<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>.
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	==Syncretic Terms ~~for Connection Experience~~==		==Syncretic Terms==

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	"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>		"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>

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Michael at 16:49, 6 January 2020

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	'''Liberation''' is a ~~syncretic~~ term ~~for [[Connection]]~~ used in certain Vedic texts. Liberation refers to liberation from ~~an overconcern with~~ the ~~material world~~ and ~~its delights,~~ and a turn towards the pursuit of authentic connection with [[Highest Self]]<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>.		'''Liberation''' is a term used in certain Vedic texts. Liberation refers to liberation from the things that block us, confuse us, and prevent us from pursuing and making [[Connection]]. Liberation results in a turn towards the pursuit of authentic connection with [[Highest Self]]<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

			In the Vedic literature, liberation from samsara is the end goal of spiritual practice, and not connection, as I would say.<ref></ref> Conceiving of the ultimate goal of human spirituality as liberation instead of connection is extremely confusing. This is not because the concept is without merit, but because the concept is often used as synonymous with, or as a drop in placement for the idea of, connection, which is it is not. Why do we need liberation? It is so we can focus on, learn about, and practice [[Connection]]. What do we need liberation from? We need liberation from the things that distract us, block us, or confuse us about connection. We need liberation from ignorance, illusion, and self-delusion (samsara). We need liberation from our addictions. We need liberation from our own [[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]. We need liberation from our attachment to human drama. We need liberation from overconcern with sparkly rocks. We need liberation from a bother with power and status. Liberation is extremely important because only when we achieve liberation will we work, with persistence and discipline, on connection. Liberation is important, but it only a step along [[The Path]] to [[Connection]].

	"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>		"Liberation is achieved not by observances or by analysis, nor by deeds or learning, but only by the realisation of one's oneness with God, and by no other means. The beauty of a lute and skill in playing its cords can bring some pleasure to people but can hardly make you a king. In the same way, speech alone, even a deluge of words, with scholarship and skill in commenting on the scriptures, may achieve some personal satisfaction but not liberation."<ref>Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.</ref>

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Mike Sosteric at 13:40, 26 May 2019

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