Such a caring for death, an awakening that keeps vigil over death, a conscience that looks death in the face, is another name for freedom.
Jacques DerridaRead
Absolute consciousness is manifest here in every circumstance of daily life because it is everywhere full and perfect. Consciousness is said to be the cause of all things because it is everywhere emergent as each manifest entity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consciousness is the underlying essence of all existence, influencing everything in daily life.
This quote from Abhinavagupta suggests that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality, present in every moment and in every situation. It emphasizes that our awareness shapes our experiences and that the essence of all things emerges from this universal consciousness, highlighting the interconnectedness of all existence.
Themes
ConsciousnessExistenceAwarenessRealityInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mindfulness, one might say, 'As Abhinavagupta eloquently reminds us, absolute consciousness permeates our daily lives, urging us to be present in each moment.'
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