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Ordinary or extraordinary? The yogi remains free. In the previous verses, the Spanda Karika described extraordinary possibilities available to the awakened yogi. Now this verse brings a beautiful balance. Such experiences are not mechanical outcomes of practice. They cannot be demanded or possessed. Manifestation is ultimately governed by Svatantrya, the absolute freedom of Shiva. Shiva is not a machine operating by fixed laws. Shiva is living, conscious freedom. So special experiences may arise at certain times, and at other times the yogi may appear completely ordinary. The awakened one still walks, talks, eats, sleeps and lives in the world. The difference is not in the appearance of experience, but in recognition. One is lost in the movie. The other knows the screen. Many imagine spiritual growth should produce continuous extraordinary experiences, and when they disappear, doubt begins. The sages say do not measure awakening by experiences. Measure it by freedom. By peace. By your capacity to remain established in awareness whether experiences are ordinary or extraordinary. This is Spanda Karika Verse 35. For more Kashmir Shaivism content watch Find Yourself by ABK - https://www.youtube.com/@UCUgCoNl_c66cgmz2qeuR6_w To know more connect with Achutha Bk on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/findyourselfbyabk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Find.yourself.by.ABK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/find.yourself.by.abk/ #SpiritualWisdom #Consciousness #Meditation #Svatantrya #SpandaKarika #KashmirShaivism #NonDuality #SelfRealization #Awareness #SanatanaDharma