It Is Not An Illusion

In today's world, we often encounter two contrasting belief systems about our existence. On one side, there are those who firmly hold the view that we are our bodies, and this physical existence is the only reality, the end-all and be-all. On the flip side, there's others who embrace a more mystical perspective, suggesting that we are spiritual beings living in a transient, illusory physical experience.

But how can all this be an illusion, or 'Maya' as some people refer to it? Does it imply that everything we see, touch, or feel in our daily lives is devoid of any true reality?

What do the Yogis have to say about this? They see partial truths in both perspectives. They teach that, yes, this is the only life you got as the current person you are. I won’t be Manuel again. This is the only time I get to use this particular body. And also yes, we are spirit within and have a body to experience this physical world.

But this world is not an illusion.