One of the greatest issues I have had with the various "paths" of enlightenment is that they posit enlightenment as a "destination". As something that someone has to "reach". Which obviously assumes that one is "not there". Strangely, this has been the preoccupation of every Saint, Master and the Prophet. And this is what baffles me - specially when it comes along with the message of "One Consciousness' which is ostensibly "Infinite". The property of Infinity means that there is nothing but it. So what could be "other" than it. And if the "consciousness" is everywhere, then where do want to go from where?? The truth is that consciousness is FOREVER and EVERYWHERE "enlightened". Whether it is the rock or the person or the tree. The underlying sub atomic energy has the exact same dynamism and property. Then, the obvious question arises - "What is the difference between the Enlightened and the Normal Mortals?" Spiritually speaking I would suggest NOTHING! From a mind standpoint, its only that "we" have not REALIZED that "we" are that enlightened state. Tonight I was going through Yoga Vasistha - the English Translation by Swami Venkatesananda - and the way he puts it is even more profound and beautiful: Read more