#sufism

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Okay, so we all fw the void state right?

The void state is peak, it's pure consciousness yadadada-

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But in my personal opinion, to reach a state of mastery, one must reach a state of pure consciousness, on command (which is entering the void), and not only that, but access a state of permanent purity in terms of awareness.

What does this mean? This means, being in the void all the time, every time, no matter what the time.

Huh… still what do you mean? This essentially means, being in a meditative state and having a peace of mind.

But why? Because

1) relaxation is the birth of creation,

2) stabilising your frequency (because everything is frequency and energy, according to quantum physics) and tuning in your frequency to your desired self/reality will obviously be in your favour,

3) neutrality is the home of awareness,

4) observation of thoughts and simply being the observer (which is a synonym of awareness) instead of embodying the self is a catalyst for conscious creation,

5) your awareness has been running on autopilot your whole life, so steering it to your preferred direction when you’re AWARE of your awareness (manifestation and shifting realities in it’s most concentrated state), is you being aware of your desires/getting your manifestations,

6) embodying the state of pure consciousness permanently and stepping away from the impermanence of identity and the self, is an EGO killer (click here to find out more in my tt ego death series: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN9rsN871gbth-ptd19/ ).

In conclusion: being in a meditative state and having a peace of mind, is the essential core in being a master manifester and shifter, as you are beyond your emotions, thoughts, body, and mind, and are simply a soul thriving, then creating consciously, sound familiar? Because you’re…

AWARENESS.

Okay okay, so know we know WHY it’ll be so fucking helpful to be able to master this state and permanently embody it, but now how to do it…?

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First off we must understand that you don’t need to complicate meditation or the void- they both simply operate on observation and peace.

Any sort of observing of thoughts is counted as mediation.

Observing of thoughts may simply be: pausing for a second, focusing on your third eye and simply watching your thoughts go by.

Not stopping them in their tracks, but like birds making noise, simply passing by, simply observe them and let them pass.

Notice what is the ego and what is neutral.

You’ll start hearing noises, having memories throughout the day or shows you watched. You’ll start feeling emotions, hearing songs, creating a story in your head… etc, etc..

Don’t force this state, just simply be. Don’t do anything crazy just observe. Notice that you simply are, and embody the state of awareness. Relax.

Here, your ego will try and distract you, make you flinch or tell you to move a bit, or convince you you’re doing it wrong, all you need to do is focus on being the observer. That’s it.

Simply be, let go and relax. The ego hates silence, let it make noise, it does not concern you because you ARE the silence, above and below the noise.

PHASE 1//://COMPLETE*

USER STATUS: I AM.

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Then, to enter the void, let the darkness of your eyelids consume you. Let the neutrality come over you. Act as if you’ve been swallowed by the void.

Now recognise that you ARE the void. Don’t try and force the silence. Let it be. Let yourself simply be.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, don’t be scared. That isn’t you anyways, that’s the EGO- scared of change, uncertainty, lack of control and the unknown.

Just remember: this is always who you were meant to be, and have always been, even if you didn’t know before. Know you do.

Know you know.

Simply embody that inner-knowing.

Let it envelop you from your unconscious and arise to your conscious.

Simply be one consciousness.

Be pure consciousness.

PHASE 2//://COMPLETE*

USER STATUS: THE VOID.

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PHASE 3//://INITIATED*

After this, people start affirming. Speak things into existence, but wanna go a step further?

Look within, observe your inner-knowing, and boom. Done. Simply be. All you have to do is trust your awareness knows exactly what you want (because it does) and that creation is finished. You already have it.

Now how to make this state permanent. Don’t worry, this will become automatic and second nature to you.

You’d be surprised how easy it is actually.

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Recognise you were never the self and identity to begin with.

Remember when I said that moving away from the importance of identity and the self and the ego is being awareness and the catalyst for conscious creation?

Well, yeah.

All you have to do is constantly remind yourself the truth of yourself- of neutrality.

Not reminisce a feeling, or do the ritual over and over again- remember meditation is simply observing your thoughts, and the void is being consumed by the silence and letting it stay still.

Like I said, don’t worry, this WILL become automatic and second nature to you.

So all you have to do is remind yourselves that you ARE the void, you ARE mediation.

And then eventually, you will reach a state of permanence with this. Because it was already on autopilot, within you, and permanent to begin with- it’s just about accessing it.

What does that look like? You may ask… well you don’t even have to desire anymore because you’re above desire.

You reach a state of peace of mind, and relaxation is your constant.

You still live as a human living the human experience, but you knows you are not defined by the self, ego, emotions and your experiences. Meaning, you still feel, but beneath all of that you have that inner-knowing of the void.

You are not the doer, so you don’t have to DO anything or DO methods constantly, just remind yourself. Detach.

“I am not this body, this emotion, this thought, this circumstance, I simply am.”

Breathe.

And remember who’s in control.

PHASE 3//://COMPLETE*

USER STATUS: PERMANENCE.

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Re-read all of that again, and take what you wish from this information, and apply it how your inner-knowing wishes you to.

More on awareness will always be available on my page of course, to get more perspective.

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Chechens perform Sufi Zikr

A Sufi master, Aghā-Yi Buzurg (d. 1523) was a figure of great authority. Far from being a secluded ascetic, she dealt with rivals, protected her disciples, and interceded with the royal court.

The Great Lady

Aghā-Yi Buzurg was active in Bukhara, a major centre of religious education, during the 16th century. Most of what is known about her comes from the Mazhar al-ajaib, a text written by her disciple Hafiz Basir in 1565. Little is therefore known about her origins. Even her personal name has been lost, as Aghā-Yi Buzurg can be translated as “The Great Lady.”

Some information is nonetheless available regarding her family. Her father may not have originally come from the region, and she had two foster brothers. Aghā-Yi Buzurg played an important role in the spiritual lives of her male relatives, advising and guiding them on her path. Whether she was married or not remains unclear.

Although Aghā-Yi Buzurg occupied an unusual position for a woman, her disciple offered no justification for it and presented it as entirely natural. Her sanctity mattered more. As an older woman, she was perceived as a sexless figure, able to bypass social and spatial restrictions. She also likely benefited from the deep respect traditionally accorded to mothers in Muslim culture.

A public figure

Aghā-Yi Buzurg was a highly public figure whose authority did not depend on a man. Her followers included both men and women. Remarkable women emerged among her disciples, notably Bibi Azal Bakht, who had been trained in medicine by her father and travelled extensively throughout the region to meet other physicians. One of Aghā-Yi Buzurg’s patrons was the influential royal consort Moghul Khanim.

Aghā-Yi Buzurg acted as a spiritual leader and teacher, her income coming from offerings and endowments provided by her community. She lived during a period of major sociopolitical, religious, and economic upheaval in the Persianate world following the fall of the Timurid dynasty in the early 1500s. Religious communities were deeply affected by political instability, and false accusations could prove deadly.

Aghā-Yi Buzurg therefore worked to protect her followers, involving herself in financial management and communal leadership while using her ties to the royal court. She also became involved in struggles against powerful rivals.

Dealing with rivals

Competition for spiritual authority was intense, and Aghā-Yi Buzurg proved more than capable of confronting her opponents. One of her rivals was Mir-i Arab, another influential religious figure who conspired against her disciples. When his plots were exposed, Aghā-Yi Buzurg retaliated immediately, using her network to orchestrate his public humiliation. Mir-i Arab reportedly continued to resent her long after her death.

Aghā-Yi Buzurg was also engaged in another kind of rivalry, although her opponent had long been dead. She frequently proclaimed her superiority over the 8th-century female Sufi saint Rābi‘a al-‘Adawiyya. She showed a clear desire to surpass her spiritual legacy.

The lady’s shrine

Aghā-Yi Buzurg died from heart failure and liver disease. Bibi Azal Bakht did everything she could to cure her. During her final moments, she was surrounded by the women of her community, including Moghul Khanim.

She was deeply mourned by her disciples. Mir-i Arab attempted to take revenge by destroying her tomb. However, he failed, lost the favor of the court, and was exiled. Even in death, Aghā-Yi Buzurg had the last word.

Her shrine near Bukhara, in modern-day Uzbekistan, still receives visitors seeking her blessings.

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Further reading: 

Shanazarova Aziza, Female Religiosity in Central Asia: Sufi Leaders in the Persianate World

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