Like a Matryoshka, we are a multitude of layers, each revealing a new facet of our existence. The path to the Absolute is a return to unity with what has always been a part of us.
The concept of the Matryoshka serves as a metaphor in which a person is seen as a multi-layered being. Each layer represents a specific stage of self-awareness. In this context, the path to the Absolute is a return to the primordial unity that has always been with us.
The Matryoshka is a traditional Russian wooden doll made up of several figures nested within each other. Each figure inside is a smaller version of the outer one, creating a sense of multilayeredness. Similarly, a person consists of multiple layers, each revealing a new degree of awareness. The process of moving from one layer to another is a gradual unveiling of the essence of a person, from limited perception to the boundless Absolute.
To better illustrate this process, we can identify several key layers, leaving the intermediate stages for personal revelations that unfold along one’s individual journey.