Enlightenment is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice—the realization of one’s true nature beyond the body, mind, and ego. In Sanskrit, it is often called Bodhi which signifies the supreme wisdom. It is not a concept to be understood only intellectually but a state to be directly experienced.
Enlightenment is described as awakening from illusion. Ordinarily, we identify with our thoughts, desires, and fears, believing them to be who we are. This creates suffering and separation. Through spiritual discipline—yoga, meditation, devotion, and self-inquiry—the veils of ignorance dissolve, and the truth becomes clear: the individual self (Atman) is not separate from the universal reality (Paramatman).
In essence, Enlightenment is the direct, experiential realization of one’s true nature, transcending the ego-driven mind to live in a state of total presence, unconditional joy, and interconnectedness