Manduka Upanishads: ~ It is very difficult to find out who is a Gnani because he bears no external mark. Neither nudity nor the religious robe has anything to do with him.
A Gnani sees the sameness in all; this means he sees them all without exception as ideas. Peace will be disturbed only if one recognizes a second. Hence mystic's peace is temporary; the only enduring peace belongs to the Gnani for it is non-dual.
A Gnani who knows reality interprets everything according to its light. It is not enough to by writing books in order to bring people into the realization of nonduality or Advaita, perfect understanding, assimilation, and realization are also necessary.
A Gnani has the world, acts, and lives normally in it, but does not regard it as a separate thing. The Gnani is always aware of the Soul, the Self, and though he sees a thousand things, he will not forget it.
A Gnani will not show off nor boast; he is a commoner, he never acts as an extraordinary one. Gnani does not want to think of the ego, therefore he does not do or say anything to make himself appear superior to others, or to pretend to know more than others.
The ordinary person thinks "this is a world "; "that is Me” etc. whereas the Gnani thinks "this is Brahman (consciousness); everything is Brahman." etc.
A Gnani practices action or inaction as he wishes, but he will be concerned with the welfare of humanity in either case.
A Gnani does not try to eliminate thoughts but he accepts or knows them as Soul which is present in the form of consciousness. He knows that the mind (universe) and Soul (Self) are one in essence. And that essence is consciousness.
The Gnani uses sense-objects because he sees they are as consciousness. He is fully aware of the fact that practical life within the practical world is merely an idea created out of consciousness. He is fully aware of the fact that it would be foolish to observe celibacy within the illusory world in which he exists.
A Gnani sees the sameness in all; this means he sees them all without exception as ideas. Peace will be disturbed only if one recognizes a second. Hence mystic's peace is temporary; the only enduring peace belongs to the Gnani for it is non-dual.
A Gnani who knows reality interprets everything according to its light. It is not enough to by writing books in order to bring people into the realization of nonduality or Advaita, perfect understanding, assimilation, and realization are also necessary.
A Gnani has the world, acts, and lives normally in it, but does not regard it as a separate thing. The Gnani is always aware of the Soul, the Self, and though he sees a thousand things, he will not forget it.
A Gnani will not show off nor boast; he is a commoner, he never acts as an extraordinary one. Gnani does not want to think of the ego, therefore he does not do or say anything to make himself appear superior to others, or to pretend to know more than others.
The ordinary person thinks "this is a world "; "that is Me” etc. whereas the Gnani thinks "this is Brahman (consciousness); everything is Brahman." etc.
A Gnani practices action or inaction as he wishes, but he will be concerned with the welfare of humanity in either case.
A Gnani does not try to eliminate thoughts but he accepts or knows them as Soul which is present in the form of consciousness. He knows that the mind (universe) and Soul (Self) are one in essence. And that essence is consciousness.
The Gnani uses sense-objects because he sees they are as consciousness. He is fully aware of the fact that practical life within the practical world is merely an idea created out of consciousness. He is fully aware of the fact that it would be foolish to observe celibacy within the illusory world in which he exists.
Remember:~
A Gnani is one who is endowed with the power of seeing the world in which he exists on a non-dualistic perspective.
Gnani shares Self- knowledge of Brahm Gnana or Atma Gnana to the seekers and helps them to reach the ultimate end of understanding.
A Gnani is unattached to the dualistic illusion though externally living in the illusory world but internally he is not of this world.
A Gnani has renounced all kinds of’ worship of religious God, rituals, and yoga, and scriptural studies.
A Gnani’s sole aim is to impart the Self-knowledge of Brahm Gnana or Atma Gnana.
Gnani mixing with the company of people from all walks of life, behaving as they did, not claiming to be different from them. He occasionally is dropping some words, giving some suggestion which created curiosity to know the reality beyond form, time, and space. Thus, he will instill hope into seeker's hearts that is really possible to acquire Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana.
A Gnani will neither talk too volubly like shallow persons nor observe complete silence like some yogis and Gurus. He will talk as much as is necessary but no more. Thus, he follows the inner (mental) path.
The Gnani will follow whatever occupation he wishes according to circumstances. There are no prohibitions for him. He may be a peasant or a billionaire.
A Gnani is within the world, but he is not of this world. He only has renounced the ignorance he knows that the world in which he exists is an illusion. :~ Santthosh Kumaar
