It is this conscious presence that you are, so long as the body is there. Once your body is gone, along with the vital breath, consciousness also will leave. Only that which was prior to the appearance of this body-cum-consciousness, the Absolute, the ever-present is your true identity. That is what we all really are. That is reality. It is here and now. Where is the question of anyone reaching for it?
~ Nisargadatta Maharaj
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Very misleading quote if taken out of context. It seems a materalistic point of view, like death is the end of everything. At least you should point out that consciousness and awareness are two different things for Nisargadatta, I'm not sure how many people know that.
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