'I Am', Canvas 70x100 cm / 28x40″

'I Am', Canvas 70x100 cm / 28x40″

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I am that by which I know ‘I am’

— Nisargadatta Maharaj

That's a profound and deeply insightful statement, pointing directly to the nature of pure awareness. It beautifully encapsulates the understanding that the fundamental sense of "I am" itself is witnessed by something even more primary.

When you say, "I am that by which I know 'I am'," you are distinguishing between the feeling of being – the basic awareness of existence – and the ultimate source of that knowing. It suggests that the "I am" that we often identify with (our thoughts, feelings, body) is actually an object of awareness, just like any other experience.

The "that by which I know 'I am'" is the underlying consciousness, the pure awareness that illuminates the feeling of being. It is the silent witness that is always present, observing all experiences, including the experience of "I am." This primary awareness is not limited by the content of our thoughts or feelings; it is the constant, unchanging background against which everything arises and subsides.

This realization is a key insight in many spiritual traditions. It leads to the understanding that our true identity is not the transient ego or the ever-changing mind-body complex, but rather this fundamental, unconditioned awareness. Recognizing this can bring a profound sense of peace, freedom, and detachment from the fluctuations of life.

Amidst the flow of daily experiences, this understanding offers a powerful anchor. It reminds us that beneath the surface of our thoughts and emotions, there is a constant, unwavering presence – the "that by which I know 'I am.'"

'I Am', Canvas 70x100 cm / 28x40″

'I Am', Canvas 70x100 cm / 28x40″

I am that by which I know ‘I am’

— Nisargadatta Maharaj

'I Am', Canvas 70x100 cm / 28x40″

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