advaita not good when watered down...

it seems there is a lot of confusion surrounding advaita

this is why there is so much layering over 

of the pure teachings 

because many that read the advaitic writings or hear satsang

are not in the way of truly hearing what is being said

instead, they listen half way and color over with 

what they *want to hear* 

advaita is the non-dual reality
that is uncovered when

all that is not of pure nature falls

those souls that have entered into it 

can speak directly as to *what it is*

and more importantly *what it is not*

what has flowed out of this direct experience of 

advaita are writings, practices and satsang that speak

to the right way of walking the path
as well as negating what is not at all in alignment with

the non-dual

much trouble comes from twisting the words of  

these pure teachings 

because the light that is offered is obscured 

and what is brought

forward to humanity is a watered down version of the 

original understandings and knowledge

this sets those seekers

that are lacking substantial motivation 

and clear intentions on an even shakier course 

it is very important to listen with an openess to the 

advaitic teachings (leaving your own philosophy
about it by the wayside)
so that this wisdom can enter and truly

begin to work in the right direction

otherwise one is lost yet again on another road that

(though may feel more broad in terms of knowledge)

will only serve in the end to create a different set of bondage

**one that is even more sneaky and very hard to be rid of**

this is called the *spiritual ego*

have seen this many times -

where students come and partake of the teachings 

and then leave as soon as there is an opening 

due to mind latching on and making more 

of the experience than what it is --- 

so this person feels like they finally *have* something

when really they have just traded one set of
conditionings for another ......

which only serves to further delusion....