Awareness Recognising Itself

"You say we can’t know the infinite through the finite mind, yet we seem to have recognition of our true nature. How is this possible? Rupert says: ‘You’re right – the finite mind cannot know the infinite, because whatever it knows is rendered finite by the very act of knowing. But here’s the key: there isn’t really a finite mind separate from infinite consciousness. The finite mind is a localisation of consciousness, like a whirlpool in water. The whirlpool doesn’t have water; it is water in motion. Likewise, the finite mind doesn’t have consciousness; it is consciousness in motion. So, it’s not that the finite mind knows the infinite – it’s that the knowing element in each finite mind is infinite consciousness itself. In the King Lear analogy: King Lear doesn’t recognise that he’s really (the actor) John Smith. It’s John Smith who has always known he’s John Smith. The finite mind doesn’t have the recognition; awareness recognises itself.’"

From event 21 - 28 November, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta, 21–28 November 2025

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