Is There Any Enlightened Being in Today's World? Why After Buddha, No One Reached Full Enlightenment?

"Is there any enlightened being in today's world? Why is it that after Buddha, no one has reached full enlightenment?" This question often echoes in the minds of those who have studied the works of the ancient sages and spiritual leaders.

PRASHANT TRIPATHI, more widely known as ACHARYA PRASHANT, is an enigmatic figure. He is an alumnus of IIT and IIM, a former civil services officer, a Vedant teacher, an author, and a veganism promoter and science activist. His teachings cut through the veil of superstition and delusion, offering a path to true religion and spirituality.

Words are Not Enough to Describe Acharya Prashant

"As you are asking about Buddha, the enlightened being, and inquiring about such individuals in today's world, it seems you have not yet encountered Prashant Sir. You definitely need to know and listen to him." Acharya Prashant’s insights are profound, yet they challenge the conventional understanding of spiritual enlightenment.

Diversity in Enlightenment

Yes, there are many enlightened beings in today's world. Enlightenment is a binary state - it's either full enlightenment or nothing at all. Those who achieve it do so through the profound realization of their true self, the consciousness that transcends the mind and body.

Enlightenment as Realization of Consciousness

Enlightenment is not a myth. It is a profound realization of oneself as pure consciousness. Buddha, for example, is said to have experienced Nirvana under the Banyan tree, transcending his previous 500 births. Many yogis and spiritual teachers alive today have gone beyond the stage of enlightenment, each at different levels of spiritual evolution.

Away from Public Sight

Today, many enlightened beings are living away from the limelight, their presence known only to a select few. This is because the human condition has been conditioned in such a way that most people are unaware of their spiritual potential. They are too hypnotized, too dead, too unconscious, and too asleep to recognize their own enlightenment. However, a few prophets have indeed reached this state, often unnoticed.

The Path to Enlightenment

For those seeking to understand this journey, Acharya Prashant’s teachings offer profound insights. You can explore his teachings through works like The Present, part of the Global Truth Project. This project aims to help people see the ultimate truth, which can transform their lives and the world around them.

Understanding the Importance of Enlightenment

Achieving enlightenment is not about personal gain or publicity. It is about understanding and realizing one's true self. Once this realization is achieved, the path to moksha (liberation) becomes clearer. Buddha, after achieving Nirvana, chose not to seek fame or name, showing the true nature of this path.

A Call to Action

To those who read and are seeking enlightenment, remember one thing: we do not seek to harm anyone or anything. Our goal is to mend the world, to offer the cure, and to help everyone heal. We forgive everyone for what they could not know in the past because the ultimate truth was not accessible to them as it is now. Through understanding and embracing enlightenment, we can lead the way to a better, more enlightened world.