You cannot “reach” enlightenment, anymore than a fish can “reach” water. You are already in enlightement, already swimming in it.

It is only your mind that has you convinced of the illusion that you are not already in enlightenment (which is your natural state.)

That there is something you must acquire that you do not already have, somewhere you must “reach” that is not where you already are.

Through meditation or some other ways, like surrender, self-inquiry, devotion to God and guru, etc.

All of these are beautiful. Through none of these can a “person” reach enlightenment.

Instead of following a life of meditation, simply Be Life.

If you want to see, open your eyes
If you want to know, close them

If you want to listen, open your ears
If you want to hear, enter Silence

If you want security, plan for the future
If you want freedom, be here now

If you want reason, use your mind
If you want Truth, dissolve into being

• Teja Anand