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Enlightenment-glossary

Enlightenment Enlightenment in the Eastern sense means realising your true self, or becoming totally aware and conscious, and living in the present moment. It is a permanent state, as distinct from glimpses of enlightenment, which are referred to as satoris. Osho describes it thus: ‘Enlightenment simply means an experience of your consciousness unclouded by past emotions, sentiments … When the consciousness is totally empty, there is something like an explosion – like an atomic explosion … Your whole inside becomes full…

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Alford Plea

Alford Plea An Alford plea in United States law is a plea whereby a defendant in a criminal case does not admit to the criminal act and asserts innocence, but at the same time admits that the evidence the prosecution has would be likely to persuade a judge or jury to find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.…

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