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Beyond all experience

Enlightenment is not the light I can see
nor the light I can describe with words.

For light is what I am
when I am not this or that.

Enlightenment is not an experience.
So I can't experience what I am.

To be enlightened
is to be naturally That I am,
indefinable,
beyond thought,
beyond all experience.

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To be naturally what we are, beyond thought.
Written June 7th, 2006

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  • HeavenonEarth
    June 17, 2006
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    Just back around while I'm getting close to awarding dear friend..Once again Thank you for your entering this contest
    To me you are all winners and it's been difficult even with 3 judges assisting.
    Namaste~
    Joy


  • suryame
    June 8, 2006
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    Dear PlayfulPassion.
    Thank you so much.
    So happy to feel in my heart that we all are the unique sound of silence which expresses itself through our million of voices and that peace ant love are our true Nature.


  • Sai Babas Lotus
    June 8, 2006
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    Very well said, suryame

  • suryame
    June 8, 2006
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    Thank you so much, dear poetmasterspirit.
    Yes ! We are always The One in a different way.
    The One in our heart. The One forever. Now or never !
    We are the miracle of life once free from the burden of thoughts.
    Edited on Jun 08, 8:37 because ''.

  • HeavenonEarth
    June 7, 2006
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    As the journey in revelations begin you actually find your revelation was already there Well done and enjoyed the essence of your enlightenment and the entirety of your poetry.
    "Thank you" for your entry. "Good Luck" in the contest and all the best to you in it hon
    Love, Life and Light~
    ~Joy

  • Sai Babas Lotus
    June 7, 2006
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    WOW! A beautiful journey through your soul into what enlightenment is to you. The light brighter than a billion suns that shines forth in you is well brought out into light in the medium of this poem. Enjoyed the poem and its essence alongwith the lovely background.

    My best wishes,
    Charishma


  • suryame
    June 7, 2006
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    I enjoy too The One you are, mariananda, with a so exquisite perfume in your heart... hum....!


  • maa gold member
    June 7, 2006
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    thank you, suryame, my sister, for your clear and enlightening view of light (that is a lot of light, isn't it ?)
    I enjoy the simplicity of your wise words which point towards effortless being right here where we are, in the present moment.
    much love

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