The Absolute shines forth
Its rays are the luminosity of Awareness,
In which arises the ocean of Consciousness.
I am a reflection of that radiant Sun
When I cherish the ripples in the ocean,
I am manifestation
When I turn away from the ripples,
I am carried on that luminous light
Back to my abode.
I am is the razors edge,
lean to either side and I am
God or man.
Resting on the point of beingness, I amness,
I am as nothing,
Yet I am everything.
I am reflection,
I am the image of God.
Not this, not that
I am a presence seen in a mirror.
Grace is the touch of consciousness
In my image that leads me back to
The Absolute.
I am a bridge,
I lead out to multiplicity,
I lead in to nonduality.
Rest in me, realize me, transcend me.
But if you do not see me, you will never be free.
I am the gatekeeper,
Come and see, you are
Already free.
Rise up out of this ocean of Consciousness
and ride the light of Awareness back to
The Sun.
Shivohum!
- Inspired by my inquiry into the teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and the Panchadasi.
