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In Indian philosophy, Unio Mystica holds significant importance. Advaita Vedanta describes it as the oneness between the soul (Jivatma) and the ultimate reality (Paramatma). Its core principle, “Brahma Satyam, Jagat Mithya, Jivo Brahmaiva Na Aparah,” implies that Brahman alone is the ultimate reality, and there is no distinction between the soul and Brahman. This philosophy seeks to demonstrate that the material world perceived as real is merely an illusion (Maya), while the ultimate reality is Brahman. Similarly, in Yoga and meditation, according to Patanjali, a practitioner achieves “Kaivalya” in the state of Samadhi, which is the ultimate freedom and union with Brahman. This, too, represents a form of Unio Mystica. In the path of devotion (Bhakti), this union is seen as the oneness with God through love and surrender. Examples such as the divine love of Radha-Krishna and the devotion of Meera towards Lord Krishna beautifully illustrate this, where the individual completely merges with the divine by renouncing their ego.

The idea of Unio Mystica is also deeply understood in Western traditions. In Christian mysticism, it is referred to as “God with us” or “Divine Union.” In this context, the mystic connects with God so deeply that their identity completely dissolves into God. Saints like St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila are considered symbols of this experience. Similarly, in the Sufi tradition, it is known as “Fana” (annihilation of self) and “Baqa” (subsistence in the divine existence). The teachings of Sufi poets like Rumi and Al-Hallaj prominently reflect this idea, where the individual negates their existence and enters complete union with God.