Brahmaness, in its most primal form, is not a religion to be followed, but a state of being to be apprehended. It is the unmanifest, the potentiality that lies dormant within all things. Imagine a single seed – seemingly inert, yet containing within it the blueprint for a towering tree, a vibrant flower, a complex ecosystem. This inherent potential, this ‘shunya’ – emptiness – is Brahmaness. It is the silent, boundless ground of existence, the source from which everything arises and to which everything eventually returns.
“The world is unreal because it is born of illusion. It is born of desire, of attachment, of ignorance.” – Upanishad Fragment
Upanishads
The key, many believe, is to recognize this inherent emptiness without fear. The Western mind, conditioned by notions of solidity and permanence, struggles to grasp this concept. But within this ‘shunya’ lies the profoundest peace. It is the acceptance of impermanence, the recognition that clinging to fixed ideas and identities is the root of suffering.
As Brahmaness manifests, it takes on countless forms – the universe itself, all living beings, and even the smallest particle. Each reflection, each expression of Brahmaness, is a dance of energy, a vibration within the cosmic song. The intricate patterns of the galaxies, the delicate balance of an ecosystem, the beating of a human heart – all are echoes of this fundamental reality.
“As above, so below.” – Hermes Trismegistus
Hermetic Texts
The concept of ‘Maya’ – illusion – plays a crucial role here. Maya doesn’t deny the existence of Brahmaness, but it obscures our perception of it. It’s like looking at a reflection in water – the reflection is real, but the water itself is what distorts and transforms it. Our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs create this ‘Maya’, preventing us from directly experiencing the underlying unity.
There are numerous paths, or ‘yoga’ practices, designed to help us transcend this ‘Maya’ and realize our true nature as Brahmaness. These include:
Ultimately, all these paths converge on the same goal: to recognize the inherent unity of all things and to experience the bliss of union with Brahmaness. It’s not about believing in a god, but about realizing the divine within oneself.
Brahmaness is not a destination to be reached, but a state of being to be cultivated in each moment. It’s about living fully in the ‘Eternal Now’, free from the anxieties of the past and the uncertainties of the future. In this state of ‘presence’, we experience the pure, unadulterated reality of Brahmaness – a reality of infinite peace, joy, and love.
“The present moment is the only moment that truly exists.” – Buddha
Dhammapada
It is in this awareness, this recognition of the interconnectedness of all things, that we find liberation from suffering and the true meaning of existence.