72 Real Bhakti – What Is Enlightenment, Really? A Definition Grounded in Dharma

We all talk about enlightenment, but what is it? I give my definition of what I believe it means to be enlightened. Mine is not the only definition, and there's more than what I say here, but I wanted to at least address the question. Defining things is important, otherwise how do we know if we're enlightened if we don't know what it is. Live 11.18.2023.

0:00 – Intro
3:01 – Responding to comment that I confuse people, jnana yoga
6:25 – Responding to comment that I commit sin of offending gurus, fake gurus
9:58 – Questionable talk by guru on being enlightened & being god, textbook theology definitions vs personal meanings
15:36 – Enlightenment now or after death, being on path of enlightenment
21:38 – Two part definition of Enlightenment, self-awareness or knowing one's true self
33:14 – Ramana Maharshi's "Who Am I?" self-inquiry, variety in enlightened experiences
36:17 – Closing thoughts

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