Episode 195, Is becoming free from mind liberation or is being free itself liberation? Path to True Liberation: From Mental Freedom to Supreme Peace

Beginning the Inner Journey

Every spiritual journey begins with self-awareness and sincere effort. The discourse opens by reminding seekers to focus on their individual responsibilities and sharpen their intellect through knowledge. Liberation is not merely a philosophical idea—it is a living reality that must be understood deeply. The central question raised is: Does freedom from the mind alone lead to true liberation?

Understanding the Meaning of Liberation

Liberation, or moksha, is often misunderstood as simply controlling or silencing the mind. However, true liberation extends far beyond mental calmness. According to the teachings of Bapuji, liberation involves freedom from karmic bonds, emotional attachments, accumulated actions, and subtle impressions formed over countless lifetimes. To understand this deeply, seekers are encouraged to study spiritual guidance and discourses, as liberation is a vast and profound subject that cannot be grasped superficially.

Karma, Relationships, and Past Actions

Human life is shaped by past deeds performed through thoughts, words, and actions. These karmic imprints create relationships and emotional bonds that continue across lifetimes. Merely quieting the mind does not dissolve these connections. True liberation requires consciously resolving and releasing these karmic accounts. Transformation begins when one takes responsibility for past actions and works toward inner purification.

The Responsibility of the Soul

Freedom from the mind does not automatically bring liberation. A spiritually advanced soul carries greater responsibility. Higher spiritual power demands higher awareness and discipline. Just as a strong light carries greater influence, an awakened soul must live with balance, wisdom, and humility. Liberation arises through conscious living, not escape from responsibility.

The Subtle Body and Unfulfilled Desires

Within every individual exists a subtle body that stores desires, cravings, and unfinished aspirations from previous lives. These include emotional longings, material ambitions, and spiritual incompletion. Even after calming the mind, these subtle impressions remain active. Without addressing them, complete freedom cannot be achieved. Only through self-knowledge and inner purification can these layers be dissolved.

Knowledge as the Foundation of Transformation

Ignorance is the root cause of bondage. Without knowledge, the mind repeatedly creates the same patterns of suffering. True liberation begins when ignorance is replaced by spiritual understanding. Knowledge brings clarity, and clarity leads to self-transformation. When the intellect becomes aligned with truth, negative tendencies gradually dissolve.

The Complete Process of Liberation

Liberation is not sudden; it is a gradual process that requires:

• Self-discipline

• Meditation and yoga, Control over actions, Purification of intentions, Awareness of thoughts

The mind does not disappear, but it becomes intelligent, stable, and free from destructive tendencies. Old karmic patterns weaken, and inner freedom grows. Ultimately, the seeker rises beyond the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—and enters a state of spiritual balance and transcendence.

The State of Enlightened Souls

Great sages and realized beings, such as Brahma Rishis and enlightened saints, exemplify this state. Their behavior becomes childlike, innocent, fearless, and free from desires. They are unaffected by praise or criticism and remain established in inner peace. Such souls live without fear of life or death, having dissolved all attachments.

Fearlessness and Supreme Joy

When desires, anger, and ego dissolve, fear also disappears. The liberated soul experiences pure joy and freedom.

This stage is marked by:

• Absence of emotional dependency, Freedom from material cravings, Inner stability, Continuous awareness

Knowledge leads to detachment, and detachment leads to liberation.

Understanding Truth Beyond the Physical World

According to the Bhagavad Gita, the visible world is temporary, while truth is eternal and invisible. Absolute reality cannot be perceived through senses or intellect alone. Spiritual truth exists beyond the five elements and cannot be verified through scientific experiments. It is realized through inner awakening and soul consciousness.

Desire for Liberation and Inner Freedom

Even the desire for liberation can become bondage if driven by ego or impatience. True liberation is not a wish—it is the natural right of the soul. The soul is inherently connected to the Supreme Source. Returning to this original state is not attachment; it is remembrance of one’s true identity.

Life Beyond Physical Existence

Human life is meant for spiritual realization, not merely material success. Wealth, relationships, and status cannot provide lasting happiness. Moments of pleasure are temporary, while true peace arises from spiritual alignment. When the mind transforms through enlightenment, worldly attachments lose their grip.

Karmic Relationships and Emotional Bonds

Earth is a realm for settling karmic accounts. Emotional attachments determine future connections. When relationships are resolved internally, they dissolve externally as well. True liberation lies in releasing inner dependence, not merely changing external circumstances.

Overcoming Attachment and Illusion

Attachments create illusion, which traps the mind in suffering. Spiritual growth requires moving beyond dependency on people, possessions, and outcomes. Each individual must walk their spiritual path independently. No one else can meditate, purify, or realize truth on our behalf.

Collective Spiritual Energy and Universal Peace

Through sincere intentions and meditation, spiritual seekers radiate peace into the environment. Collective spiritual practice raises global consciousness and spreads divine vibrations. Each awakened soul becomes a lighthouse of peace, influencing the world silently through inner purity.

Personal Transformation Through Practice

The speaker shares personal experiences of transformation—how anger, confusion, and doubt gradually dissolved through knowledge and discipline. Consistent effort, faith, and self-reflection lead to lasting change. Spiritual growth is possible for everyone who remains committed.

Life, Death, and Rebirth

Rebirth depends on mental state and karmic balance. Advanced souls may consciously choose their next birth, as seen in certain spiritual traditions. However, for most people, ignorance determines rebirth. Liberation ends this cycle permanently.

The Illusion of Worldly Happiness

Happiness based on external factors is unstable. Relationships, success, and comfort cannot guarantee peace. They are part of life’s examination. True fulfillment comes only through inner awakening.

The Importance of Present Decisions

Every moment is spiritually significant. A single conscious decision can change the direction of life. By choosing awareness today, one can move toward divine consciousness immediately.

Purification of Actions and Intentions

Thoughts are subtle actions. Positive intentions create uplifting vibrations, while negative thoughts generate bondage. By practicing self-control, ethical living, and spiritual awareness, one prevents the accumulation of new karmic burdens.

Final Meditation and Inner Stabilization

The discourse concludes with guided meditation, leading participants into deep peace and light.

Through visualization and breath awareness, seekers are guided to experience:

• Soul consciousness, Pure white light, Supreme calmness, Divine protection, Universal harmony

This collective meditation strengthens spiritual energy and contributes to global welfare.

Conclusion: Living in Supreme Peace

True liberation is not escape from life but mastery over it. It arises through knowledge, discipline, self-awareness, and divine connection. When ignorance dissolves, the soul awakens to its original nature—pure, peaceful, and eternal. By walking this path sincerely, one transforms from a seeker into a beacon of Paramshanti—supreme peace—for oneself and the entire world.