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Why are different names like heaven, earth, matter, and consciousness used for the silent manifestation of the unknown?

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"The Unknown is beyond words, and when we attempt to name it, we create dualities; only in silence does the unity of existence remain intact."

Because words always split the unsayable One into pairs, we use many names to point toward the same silent truth.
Why this matters practically
- Stop clinging to words; look for direct silence/experience.
- Reduces dogmatism; different names point to one truth.
- Encourages meditation and wordless inquiry.
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