This universe is only the veil of ignorance on the Soul, the Self, which is present in the form of consciousness.+

This universe is only the veil of ignorance on the Soul, the Self, which is present in the form of consciousness. The Self is not you but the Soul, which is hidden by the universe.

The Soul is hidden by the universe because the universe is merely a dualistic illusion or Maya created out of the Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. 

Remember: ~ 

All is consciousness. The whole universe is consciousness. From consciousness, the universe comes. When the universe disappears, consciousness still remains without form, time, and space. 

Sage Sankara: ~ “VC~ All this universe which through ignorance appears as of diverse forms, is nothing else but Brahman (Consciousness) which is absolutely free from all the limitations of human thought. 

When you finally realize the ‘Self’ ‘is not you but the ‘Self’ is the Soul then you will realize the world in which you exist is merely an illusion created out of the Soul. The Soul is present in the form of consciousness.

Sage Sankara says: - VC-47- All the effects of ignorance, root, and branch, are burnt down by the fire of knowledge, which arises from discrimination between these two—the Self and the non-Self.*

Till you think you are an individual separate from the world and the world existed prior to you and you are born in it afterward ignorance will prevail as a reality. Till ignorance is there the universe prevails as a reality. 

Remember:~

There is nothing to realize other than realizing the universe in which we exist is created out of single stuff. That single stuff is the Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. Consciousness is real and eternal.

If you realize the world in which you exist is consciousness then what else is there to realize. The seeker needs to reflect constantly on the subject till the cobwebs of his doubts and confusion get cleared. The Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness, is the ultimate truth.

If you stick to the ultimate truth then the universe in which you exist is merely an illusion created out of consciousness. Thus, consciousness alone is real and eternal.

It is easy but it is difficult because you are accumulated so much mental garbage.

Get rid of the garbage and start afresh. No need for a Guru, no need for scriptures, no need to read books, no need for Gurus Grace, no need to worship no need to meditate, no need for Samadhi, and no need to take sanyasa, no need to become a monk, no need to repeat mantras, no need to run to the mountain in order to get Self-realization.

You must have an intense urge, humility, and patience to realize the truth beyond form, time, and space. Your sincerity and intense urge lead you to the destination you are seeking.

Just realize the universe  in which you exist is created out of the Soul, which is present in the form of consciousness. The Soul is the  Self. Realizing the Soul as the Self is Self –realization. : ~Santthosh Kumaar