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The Zenith of Non- Dual Experience

(Chapter 22)

Chapter 22: The Supreme Conclusion

Chapter Quiz

Verse 1

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Having heard the story of the Rakshasa, Rama, the scion of Bhrigu's clan, with humility, asked the lord of the avadhutas again.

Verse 2

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O Lord, what was asked by the curse-freed Brahmin, and what did Hemangada say? Kindly tell this to me.

Verse 3

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I am greatly curious about this, and it is not a small matter. Thus asked again, compassionate Dattatreya said.

Verse 4

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O Rama, I will tell you that which was spoken with great meaning. Then Vasuman asked Hemangada, who was present.

Verse 5

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O prince, I ask you something, you answer. I learned that at first from the yogi Ashtaka.

Verse 6

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Again, by your words, the supreme state is completely known. But how is the state of the knower of truth?

Verse 7

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How can the state of the well-known, of the knower, be dedicated to actions, be like the state of darkness and light together?

Verse 8

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O prince, tell this to me correctly as it is. Thus asked, Hemangada said to him, the best of Brahmins.

Verse 9

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O Brahmin, your delusion is even now not completely destroyed. By actions, how is knowledge, which is self-existent, obstructed?

Verse 10

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If knowledge is obstructed by actions, then how is the gain of human goals possible by sleep-like knowledge?

Verse 11

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All actions, even this, may rely on knowledge. How is that knowledge obstructed by that? Explain this to me.

Verse 12

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Knowledge is indeed where this world shines. By resolve, all actions indeed shine in knowledge.

Verse 13

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Without resolve, observing that form by intellect once, one becomes accomplished, free from bondage. Thus, it is well-determined.

Verse 14

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Therefore, O Brahmin, your question is not approved by the wise. Again, Vasuman said to the prince, "O great one."

Verse 15

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Truth, O prince, this is also well-determined by me. True nature is indeed awareness without thoughts, as it is said here.

Verse 16

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With thoughts, having attained, where is not delusion again? Indeed, thoughts are delusion, like a snake in the rope.

Verse 17

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Listen, O Brahmin, you do not know the distinction between delusion and non-delusion. The sky appears blue even to those who know.

Verse 18

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They sometimes act saying the sky is blue. But by that knowledge, it is not called delusion.

Verse 19

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To the ignorant, however, that is delusion; to the knower of truth, that is indeed true knowledge. That knowledge is like a dead great snake without authority or living.

Verse 20

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The action of the reflection in the mirror may be the same for the knowledgeable and the ignorant. But therefore, there is a difference between them.

Key Takeaways & AI Summary

This chapter explores the profound teachings of The Zenith of Non- Dual Experience. It includes 113 verses detailing core themes like "", "", "".A sacred Shakta text revealing the supreme mystery of Tripura (the Divine Mother) — a dialogue between Dattatreya and Parashurama on consciousness, creation, and liberation.