Unlock the Secrets of Timeless Awareness in ‘The Chopra Well’

In today’s fast-paced world, mindfulness and being present in the moment have become buzzwords. However, a profound concept that often eludes many is the “Eternal Now.” In a recent video on ‘The Chopra Well’ YouTube channel, Dr. Deepak Chopra delves into the intricacies of this enigmatic understanding, differentiating it from the present moment with deep contemplation and insight.

The Eternal Now is not merely a point in the linear flow of time. Instead, it is a state of being that transcends the boundaries of past, present, and future. Unlike the present moment, which is part of our temporal experience, the Eternal Now exists outside the constructs of time. It represents a realm of pure knowing, love, and a dissolution of the dualistic subject-object experience that typically defines our daily lives.

Most of us perceive time as a sequential flow, a construct devised by the human mind to make sense of the ever-changing phenomena around us. The Eternal Now, however, defies this linear progression. It is a state of timelessness where notions of past and future vanish, leaving only an expansive presence. This presence, or the Eternal Now, is pure being, untouched by the constraints of time’s linearity.

In this state, one encounters an essential formless nature of existence. The Eternal Now encompasses all that is, offering a heightened awareness where the illusions of time are lifted. Instead of fleeting individual moments, it is a vast and continuous presence, allowing a complete experience of existence in its truest form.

Furthermore, the Eternal Now is characterized by pure knowing and unity. In this realm, the separation between the knower and the known dissolves. The subject and object merge into a unified field of awareness, transcending the dualistic paradigms of everyday perception. Knowledge in this state arises spontaneously from the depths of being—an unmediated awareness where the boundary between self and the universe fades away. This interconnectedness reveals the deep entanglement of all forms and phenomena.

Adding another layer to this understanding, the Eternal Now embodies pure love. This isn’t the transient emotion we often associate with love but a state of profound unity and interconnectedness that pervades existence. The illusion of separation is shattered, revealing an inherent oneness that underlies all manifestations. Pure love in the Eternal Now is a state of being, welcoming the entirety of existence with unconditional acceptance and a deep reverence for the sacredness that saturates all that is conceivable or perceivable.

The dissolution of the subject-object split is central to experiencing the Eternal Now. This everyday dichotomy characterizes our ordinary state of consciousness, where we see ourselves as separate subjects interacting with an external world of objects. In the Eternal Now, this divide vanishes, and one experiences a non-dual reality where observer and observed merge into a boundless, sentient, and loving awareness.

Transcending the ego or separate mind, the Eternal Now becomes a state of pure knowing, pure love, and the sacred source of all existence. Embracing this state allows one to awaken to the profound depths of being, experiencing oneself as a sacred divine presence in every conceivable and perceivable experience.

Thus, the Eternal Now transcends the concept of birth and death. It isn’t subject to temporal events but exists as the presence in which these temporal expressions constantly shift and morph, much like a constantly changing whirlpool.

Understanding and experiencing the Eternal Now requires a shift in awareness—merely being aware of being aware. Recognizing the self in the individual as the self of the universe encapsulates the essence of phrases like “Tat tvam asi” (Thou art that) and “Aham Brahmasmi” (I am the universe).

For a deeper exploration of these transformative ideas, we encourage you to watch the enlightening video on ‘The Chopra Well.’ Dr. Deepak Chopra’s insights into the Eternal Now offer a pathway to experiencing the profound unity and sacredness of all existence.