All of us have a apparent sense of free will. This sense of free will leads to actions (karma), results of action (karma phala) and eventually leads to path of enlightenment through process of spiritual practice called sadhana. SELF being our essential nature, realization is not a result of effort (sadhana). Realization is recognition of the SELF nature through discrimination and dispassion (viveka and vairagya). Sadhana helps in purfication of mind (chitta shuddhi) and preparing mind for wisdom (jnana). In a sense SELF realization is not result of spiritual practice (sadhana) but nobody has realized self without requisite sadhana for purification.
Sri Prabhuji
25th December 2024