Why Can’t We Be Enlightened?

Dada explains that the illusional force that keeps us from realizing our infinite nature is known as Avidya Maya in Sanskrit. Avidya Maya achieves its purpose of making us feel separate and finite through the six enemies and eight bondages of the mind. Whereas the enemies of the mind are inborn, the eight bondages are imposed from external sources such as society, environment, family, etc. Dada explains that the entire spiritual journey is a ceaseless effort to overcome these 14 points which tie us to a limited sense of self.

0:00 What is the goal of meditation?
5:16 Ego and enlightenment
10:04 How to remove ego?
12:44 Enemies and fetters - what are they?
17:22 How to deal with enemies?
21:09 Breaking free from fetters
26:39 What topic will be in the next class?

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The 14 Factors Obscuring Our True Nature Part 1:    • Why Can’t We Be Enlightened?  

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