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Having come to realize in the first stage of meditation…

“Having come to realize in the first stage of meditation that we are not our bodies, in the second stage we make an even more astounding discovery; we are not our minds either.” quote by Eknath Easwaran
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“Having come to realize in the first stage of meditation that we are not our bodies, in the second stage we make an even more astounding discovery; we are not our minds either.”

Eknath Easwaran

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Meditation reveals that identity lies beyond body and mind, pointing to a deeper, non‑dual self.

In simple terms: We are not body or mind.

Key Takeaway

Explore self beyond physical and mental labels.

Themes

spirituality identity mindfulness

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • psychotherapy
  • philosophical inquiry

Key Concepts

non‑dualism self‑realization consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing non‑dual self affect daily decisions?
  • What practices support this insight?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical aspects of daily life.

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