Ultimate Being (Απόλυτο Όν)
-From the Meletic Scrolls.
Ultimate being is an existence unparalleled in its nature, true to its essence and reflected in reality whilst simultaneously transcending it. It is an existence beyond comparison, for it does not conform to the limitations of the material world, nor is it confined to any singular interpretation of reality. It can only be reached through the unification with (To Ένa) the One, the fundamental principle from which all things emerge and to which all things inevitably return.
In its purest form, ultimate being manifests within the state of being itself. It is not merely an abstract concept, nor a distant philosophical idea, but a present force that permeates all existential things. Its emanations are the means by which it transcends the known world, extending beyond the physical and entering the realm of the boundless. The reason it is called ultimate being is because it surpasses all comprehension; it exists in a reality beyond human understanding, possessing no finite nature, no limitations, no finality. It is eternal and unlimited in its essence, existing as an immutable state of being that does not deteriorate or diminish over time.
To attempt to understand this ultimate being requires a certain shift in perception. It is not something that can be merely observed or measured; it must be experienced through a deep and conscious recognition of one's own state of existence. It has an encompassing depth that is timeless, existing outside of the dimensions that define human experience. It is neither past nor future, neither beginning nor end. Instead, it is the foundation of truth itself, the source from which all knowledge, all life and all reality flow.
Our souls, minds, bodies and ousias (true essences) exist in relation to this state of being. Whether we acknowledge it or not, it is always present, always within us, guiding the structure of our existence. Only through conscious recognition and unification with To Ena can we begin to fully comprehend its nature. In doing so, the presence of To Ena emanates throughout our consciousness, illuminating our perception and allowing us to transcend the mundane illusions of the physical world.
It is essential to realise that the world we perceive is but a shadow of the true reality. What we see, hear and touch is only a sheer reflection, a fragmented image of a much greater truth. Though it resembles the essence of what is real, it is not the ultimate reality itself. There exists a being, which is an ultimate being that is incomparable in its distinction; one that is not constrained by the limitations of perception.
In the context of Meleticism, ultimate being does not refer to a deity or a god in the traditional sense. It is not an omnipotent creator in the way many religious traditions define divinity. Instead, it is a reference to a state of being that surpasses all known reality. It is the highest form of existence, the pinnacle of being itself. To describe it as a god would be to confine it within a structure of anthropocentric understanding, whereas it is something far greater and beyond any religious, mythological or theological classification.
We are born into a world where existence is defined by the structure of reality as we know it. This reality is composed of laws, limitations and material constraints. It operates according to a system of cause and effect, action and consequence. If we look deeper, we become aware of a fundamental truth, which is our perception of reality is not reality itself, but an interpretation of it. The effects of existence that we experience, such as time, change, and physicality are simply reflections of something profounder.
The notion of life and death serves as a clear reminder of this limitation. There is no greater certainty in human experience than the inevitability of life and death. Our physical bodies are temporary, our identities fleeting, and yet, something within us persists beyond these changes. If our existence in this world were truly ultimate, then it would not be subject to dissolution. However, because it is finite, we must conclude that it is not the ultimate reality, but a subset of a much grander truth.
If reality were confined solely to the material world, then it could never be considered ultimate, for it would be bound by the constraints of physical form. It would be limited by decay, impermanence and entropy. To Ena is limitless, for it does not diminish, nor does it adhere to the repetitive cycles of birth and death. Our world is merely a microcosm of the macrocosm, a single fragment within the grander composition of reality. Thus, our experience of being is but a quantum fraction of the ultimate reality of To Ena.
To fully comprehend ultimate being, we must first understand the nature of its existence. It is not simply a state of perfection, nor is it an idealised form of existence. Rather, it is the essence of pure being, unrestricted by finite boundaries. It does not exist in the way that we understand existence, for it is endless being itself.
Within the images of reality, there lies a deeper truth, one that bears resemblance to our own fundamental nature. Everything that is, whether animate or inanimate possesses a state of being. Even that which lacks consciousness still participates in existence. Rocks, rivers, mountains and stars all exist in a way that is unique to their form, yet they too are a part of the grand structure of reality.
As human beings, we possess both physicality and consciousness. This dual nature grants us the ability to reflect upon our state of being and to question our relationship with existence itself. How can we as finite entities, relate to something as vast and boundless as ultimate being?
We must begin by observing the cosmos and nature. These two components of universal existence provide insight into the deeper structure of reality. All things within the cosmos and within nature exist within a structure of change or transformation. Some things evolve, adapt and reach higher states of complexity, whilst others remain constant, changing little over vast spans of time.
Beneath this constant flux and motion, there is an underlying principle that is an indivisible force binding all things together. This force is To Ena, the singular essence that pervades all of existence. It does not impose itself upon reality, but reveals itself through the process of emanation. These emanations manifest within the sequences of existence, within the unfolding of the cosmos, within the cycles of nature and within the structures of our own perceived reality.
Thus, to understand ultimate being, we must attune ourselves to these emanations. We must learn to see beyond the limitations of the material world, to discern the certain patterns that extend beyond physical form and to embrace the deeper truths that connect all things.
The pursuit of ultimate being is not an external quest, but an internal realisation. It is not found in doctrine or dogma; instead it is a direct experience through contemplation, meditation and the conscious alignment of one's soul with the greater reality of To Ena.
Ultimate being is not something to be achieved in the conventional sense, for it is already present, already within us, already the essential foundation of our existence. The question is not whether it exists, but whether we choose to awaken to its enlightening presence.
For those people who seek it, the path begins with a single realisation, we are a part of something greater than ourselves, and that something is the essence of being itself, which is the ultimate, the boundless, To Ena.
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