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The revered figure Ramana Maharshi illustrated this beautifully when he was asked about his meditational practice: his notion of “doing nothing” was often mistaken by outsiders as a lack of contribution to the world.
Beyond Good and Bad: A New Understanding
The awakened individual grasps that attempting to “do good” is often a mirage. Every action carries the weight of its opposite, so instead of striving for goodness, they learn to embrace existence as it is. This perspective allows one to disengage from the incessant cycle of effortful improvement and societal pressures.