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Knowing versus knowing about - Rated
Well done accounting and is absolutely an accurate example of what takes place
when one implodes or dissolves into That aka Source. 0-ne may only laugh
in the cosmic joke. Any hint of *specialness* goes and the most Ordinary is
entered. What can be more ordinary than 0 ?
Self is a misnomer - as self implies a persona and separate identity.
This book would be of value to one that has just popped hahahahah.
It shows the simplicity of what takes place - the paradox which is
100 % Reality. It could be an aide to allow a stabalizing to occur to
that 0-ne who has just been jolted awake or imploded into Reality.
It will read like a diary and yes - yes - yes to those who have entered
into this vast simplicty, to that one simply great assenting laughter
will emerge.
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Clear and Direct - Rated
The Self cannot be described but David Carse makes a very good effort. Quoting from Sufi and Taoist sages as well as Advaitin ones, he helps uncover the non-dual truth that is the essence of the phenomenal appearance. The language he uses is direct and carries the conviction of experience. In many books on Advaita there is the distinct feeling that what is said is in the realm of theory or based upon what has been read elsewhere; one is left in no doubt that this is not the case here. Although nothing new is being said, the material comes across so clearly, simply and self-evidently. And I think this is the key to why the book succeeds. The words carry the understanding to those seeking the explanations but they cannot prevent the heart-felt, mind-less, direct `knowing' from shining through and piercing the merely intellectual.
Although much is said about the inadequacy and ultimate failure of language to speak of reality, David's writing is very good. I have said in my own books that it is not possible to talk clearly about this subject without using the correct Sanskrit terminology but this book seems to give the lie to that statement. There are some very original metaphors and many brilliant, quotable observations. Sometimes, every other paragraph seems to contain a new profundity.
David is not a teacher of Advaita and specifically states that he does not teach. Beginners will probably not benefit and should perhaps look elsewhere to begin with. But, if you think you know it all already yet feel that `it' has still not clicked, this is definitely for you. It is the book for those who want to differentiate between intellectual understanding and realization. I have also noted that it seems to receive praise from both traditional and neo-Advaitins - and that is praise indeed!
The only adverse comment that I would make - and it is a warning for potential readers as much as anything else - is that the early chapters do go on a bit! So, if you find that, don't be put off and give up; keep reading - it just gets better... and better!
Dennis Waite, author of "Back to the Truth: 5000 Years of Advaita"
