In our exploration of what we often label as “everyday reality”—which includes the existence of our body, mind, and the universe—we must first acknowledge that these are essentially human constructs. These constructs form the basis of our lived reality. However, they do not provide us with access to fundamental reality, the ultimate consciousness that underlies all existence. As Dr. Deepak Chopra elucidates, no system of thought—be it scientific, philosophical, or religious—can fully unveil the nature of this foundational reality.
Science, despite its empirical methods and sophisticated models, offers an approximation of reality shaped by our sensory limitations and cognitive biases. Similarly, religious and philosophical systems, though rich in insights, are also bound by the constraints of human thought and culture. These systems are ultimately products of our collective imagination, reason, and historical context. They are inherently limited in their ability to reveal fundamental reality, which transcends all constructs, perceptions, and conceptions.
Fundamental reality—or primordial consciousness—is beyond the reach of ordinary perception and cognition. It is the source from which all constructs and conceptions arise, forming the ground of being. This ultimate reality cannot be confined to any framework of thought or belief. To truly experience it, one must let go of all preconceived notions and conceptual constructs. This journey of self-inquiry invites us to transcend the incessant chatter of our thoughts and immerse ourselves in the stillness and presence that form the essence of all existence.
The direct path of experience, often described by mystics and spiritual traditions, involves encountering reality without the filter of constructs. This path centers on self-inquiry, turning attention inward to recognize the true nature of consciousness itself. In this state of pure presence, the boundaries between subject and object, knower and known, dissolve. All dualities merge into a unified experience of interconnectedness and unity. This state transcends language and conceptual frameworks, offering a profound experience that is both ineffable and unifying.
While human constructs, whether scientific, philosophical, or religious, have deepened our understanding of the world, they remain limited in offering true access to fundamental reality. This primordial consciousness, underlying all existence, can only be experienced by abandoning all constructs and engaging in direct self-inquiry. This journey requires an openness to let go of all systems of thought and a willingness to encounter the fundamental mystery of being.
In essence, before we impose any labels—such as “I am Deepak Chopra,” “I am a doctor,” or “I am non-binary”—we exist as infinite consciousness. This consciousness is the common ground of all experience, all modes of knowing, and all that is known. By abandoning constructs and focusing on direct experiences such as sensations, images, feelings, and thoughts, we can begin to glimpse this true nature of consciousness. Self-reflection itself reveals the non-dual nature of reality, where the observer and the observed are one.
Ultimately, this journey leads to the experience of Satyam (truth), Shivam (awareness), and Sundram (beauty). Presence in objective beauty and the love underlying all being encapsulates ultimate truth, love, and unity. This transcendental existence is ecstatic, inviting us to step beyond the constructs of space, time, and causality into the infinite.
Wishing you Satyam, Shivam, Sundram. Watch the embedded content for a deeper dive into these profound insights.
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