A Wisdom Archive on Ultimate Reality

Ultimate Reality in philosophy, is the absolute nature of all things. It is different from ordinary reality, which is considered a product of the individual conscious mind. Ultimate Reality is independent of observation. An Ultimate Reality is generally alluded to by non-theistic religions where theistic religions would speak of divinity. The existence of an Ultimate Reality is debated. Metaphysical Subjectivism says that perception alone creates reality, and there is no underlying, true, reality that exists indep ...

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Science attempts to define the nature of reality. Reality, however, presents itself in a variety of names and forms: Physical, mental and psychological realities; linguistic and mathematical realities, and with the advent of computers and Internet, digital reality. But science is yet to define physical reality conclusively... hence the quest continues.

 
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ultimate: Final, last. - Ultimate Reality: Final, highest Truth. God Siva's Absolute Reality, Parasiva.

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Sat ("being/reality/truth"): the ultimate Reality (atman or brahman)

 
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brahman: the absolute or ultimate reality

 
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 Modern pantheism is often misunderstood. It has nothing to do with "pantheon" or "polytheism" (belief in many Gods). It is neither theism nor atheism, but transcends both. Its central tenet is that the universe is the ultimate reality, the ultimate object of reverence, while nature is a sacred part of the totality.
 

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Hindu Quotes: The Moon Is One
 
The moon is one, but on agitated water it produces many reflections.
 Similarly ultimate reality is one, yet it appears to be many in a mind agitated by thoughts.
 
- Maharamayana

 
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The Vedas describe an ultimate reality, which they call Brahman . The awareness of this 'reality' is attained through the practice of yoga and meditation. " Aham Brahmasmi " (I am Brahman) - is the statement of this realisation and identification, which is synonymous with the concept of nirvana. Conceptions of Brahman and nirvana are integral to the different schools of Indian and Buddhist philosophy. However, untill recently, they had not been subject to scientific scrutiny.
 
Physicists have discovered that the various quantum fields , which underlie all physical reality, arise from one common source, namely, the unified field. Our goal here is to show an overall connection between two primary realities - the unified field and consciousness.

 
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In the whirlpool of fleeting sensual pleasures you have forgotten the purpose of life and goal. You live more for the body than for the soul. In your pursuit after the phantom shows of worldly vanities, you have annihilated the spiritual instincts and longings of the soul. What a sad state! Mysterious is Maya! Mysterious is Moha! Open your eyes now. Wake up from the long slumber of ignorance. Realise the ultimate Reality and enjoy eternal bliss.
 
From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.
 

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