Throughout history, countless spiritual traditions have offered diverse paths to enlightenment, yet at the heart of all these paths lies a singular truth: the realization of ‘I.’ The Path of ‘I’—centered on the awareness of ‘I Am’—is the fastest and most direct route to enlightenment because it bypasses complexities and takes us straight to the core of existence.

Who Am I? The Inquiry That Reveals Truth

The journey begins with a simple yet profound question: Who am I? At first, the mind offers layers of identity—name, profession, relationships, beliefs. But deeper reflection reveals that these are transient labels, not the unchanging essence of who we are.

Then comes the next question: Who is asking? This inquiry turns attention inward, to the source of the question itself. The mind quiets as the realization dawns: ‘I Am.’

I Am, I Am Who?

The recognition of ‘I Am’ is the first glimpse of the eternal self, the unchanging awareness that underlies all experience. Yet, the mind persists: ‘I Am Who?’

The answer is not found in concepts or labels. It is found in silence: ‘I.’

Who Is I?

The ultimate question emerges: Who is I? At this point, the seeker realizes that the answer cannot be grasped by thought or intellect. The ‘I’ is not a thing to be known but the knower itself—the One eternal consciousness witnessing all that arises.

• ‘I’ is None: It is not an individual, a role, or a separate self.

• ‘I’ is One: It is the infinite awareness that encompasses all things.

This realization dissolves the illusion of separation, revealing the unity of all existence.

Why the Path of ‘I’ Is the Shortest

1. Direct Attention: The Path of ‘I’ focuses directly on the essence of being, bypassing external rituals and distractions.

2. Self-Inquiry: By asking ‘Who am I?’, we uncover the layers of illusion and arrive at the pure awareness of ‘I Am.’

3. Unity in Simplicity: The Path of ‘I’ transcends all paths, as it leads to the recognition that there is no path—only the eternal presence of Being.

None but One

The journey culminates in the realization: None but One. The individual self dissolves into the infinite awareness of ‘I.’ In this state, there is no separation, no duality—only the timeless truth of unity.

This is the ultimate freedom, the essence of enlightenment. It is not something to be attained but something to be remembered, for it has always been the essence of who we are.

The Path of ‘I’ is the shortest because it does not seek to lead us anywhere. Instead, it turns our attention inward, to the eternal truth that is always present: ‘I Am.’

Sources: InnerIGPT

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