Thomas A. Vik
2 min readAug 29, 2023

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Wow, your comment is a treasure trove of thought-provoking questions and insights! I'm so grateful you took the time to dig into the meat of the article.

Let's talk about that "unexpected" awakening. Man, I was not expecting it at all! I was an atheist, right? My worldview was firmly grounded in Newtonian physics, so when I had this profound rediscovery, it was like the floor dropped from under me—mind officially blown.

As for the 'Unknown' guiding us to 'Truth,' you've got a point. The very act of putting this experience into words limits it. I'm all in on radical non-dualism—everything perceivable isn't ultimately real. It's one consciousness experiencing itself through myriad lenses. I know the limitations of language make it tricky, but I believe a moment of 'Aha!' is still incredibly valuable.

On the topic of a universal 'I am,' your critique really strikes at the heart of the difficulty of communicating these notions. We're working with language designed for a dualistic world, yet trying to describe the indescribable. It's a challenge, to say the least.

Hey, thanks for the Advaita Vedanta shoutout! I'm already on that train, my fellow traveller. Been deep-diving into Shankara, the Upanishads, the Gita—you name it. Also making monthly donations to centers like Arsha Bodha, doing what I can to help enlighten the way back home. The study of spiritual traditions, as well as newer science of consciousness, helps me hone my language skills to talk about these wild concepts.

Your feedback really enriches the discussion. It's like you're helping to paint this intricate mural with me. Please keep questioning and challenging—it only makes the conversation better!

Warm regards,

Thomas

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Thomas A. Vik
Thomas A. Vik

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