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Avidya: Seeing Through Illusion

Avidya: Seeing Through Illusion

Avidya, or ignorance, is the misperception of reality, causing us to forget our interconnectedness. We cling to the illusion of permanence, forgetting that only spirit is eternal. This truth can bring comfort in times of change.

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Known as the “five obstacles” in yogic and Buddhist philosophy, the Kelshas are believed to be the root causes of human suffering, clouding our understanding and leading to attachment, aversion, and pain.

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