Attributes Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“Consciousness is an attribute while awareness is not; one can be aware of being conscious, but not conscious of awareness. God is the totality of consciousness, but awareness is beyond all--being as well as not-being.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Advaita Vedanta discourse, 1970s
Consciousness is a state; awareness is a broader, non‑dual presence that transcends it.
In simple terms: Awareness goes beyond conscious experience.
Key Takeaway
Recognize awareness beyond thoughts.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
self‑inquiry
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑reflection
- psychotherapy
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
non‑duality
metacognition
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does awareness feel like beyond thoughts?
- How does this view affect your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Awareness is hard to define and may be culturally biased.
