This long-form article, initially published in June 2024, is designed to serve as a reference study to poets, artists, academic philosophers, independent scholars, and the learned minds. Whenever our other resources mention “non-duality,” “Samkhya,” the evolution of mythology, philosophical or religious thought, or the philosophy of Revue {R}évolution, we recommend consulting this page for further insights.
–Murielle Mobengo
Purpose & ACCESSIBILITY
The purpose of The Essence of Non-duality: A Gateway to Spiritual Harmony and Artistic Elevation is to
- introduce non-duality in accessible language and
- demonstrate its positive impact on poetic and artistic practices across 5 chapters.
Because this article intends to educate, the readers will come across new notions. New is not complex. Only new. For the reader’s comfort and to facilitate the learning process, all essential notions and ideas will be explained in simple terms directly within the text, eliminating the need for external links, to help readers maintain attention and focus.
The Essence of Non-duality is crafted for readability and clarity. Poets and artists, often self-trained (autodidacts), may vary in educational backgrounds. Therefore, clarity and simplicity are the most efficient ways to shed light on the importance of non-duality in the fine arts, but also in the art of thinking.
Each idea, introduced as a short paragraph or standalone sentence, is numbered.
This article capitalizes central ideas: Duality, Non-duality, Knowledge, Truth, Harmony, Poetry, Art, Thought (philosophy) as they are introduced. Except for Non-duality, such capitalization occurs only once per chapter.
Audience
This text is designed for poets, artists, and philosophers willing to
- cultivate contemplation and intellectual growth
- refine their craft–the primary benefit this article targets.
Note to Thinkers
While presenting a brief history of world philosophy, this study also addresses the relevance and efficiency of philosophy as a universal legacy in the pursuit of wisdom. By doing so, it goes beyond the common divides between Eastern and Western philosophy, classical and modern, or analytic and continental perspectives. Academic philosophers and independent thinkers questioning the relevance and progress of philosophy will receive clarity on the lack of progress in philosophical research today, and the general indifference of the public towards philosophy.
EVOLUTIVE bibliography & glossary
This article will be completed by two resources:
- A bibliography — books and references supporting the ongoing research
- A glossary — concise definitions of key terms
Both will expand with each new chapter. They are not necessary to understand the text but are offered as companions for readers curious about the practices of research, source validation, and essay writing—skills that can deepen any creative practice.
Quotes introducing or closing chapters will be referenced in the bibliography.
FIRST Tips for reading comfort
Lengthy texts can cause eye strain. To alleviate this tension, feel free to utilize the zoom-in/zoom-out shortcuts on your laptop. These options are available in the top menu of your browser under “View,” allowing you to adjust text size for optimal readability. Additionally, consider adjusting the light controls on your screen for optimal comfort. Reading with a dimly lighted screen is easier. Adopt a slow reading pace, pausing when you need it. A reading method and study guide is provided below (paragraph 12) to enhance your comfort and ensure you derive maximum benefits from this article.