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Key to Freedom

The idea of Freedom is old and new. Everyone across culture, country or race and even time have longed for freedom. People have fought for political freedom and even gave their lives. There are layers and levels of freedom as well. From physical freedom which literally liberated people from slavery, political freedom, religious freedom, financial freedom and emotional freedom, there are numerous avenues of freedom and it seems there is a hierarchy of various freedoms. Once we achieve one type of freedom, the other aspect of life longs for freedom and life just become a continuous struggle of achieving one freedom after another. One is forced to wonder if there is a way out from these layers of bondage appears like a labyrinth or 'Chakravhu' where the life or 'Jiva' is fighting a lasting battle of sovereignty (Mahabharata).  What is the solution so that we break all barriers and become free at once. What is the Key to the Freedom?  Ashtavakra Gita (a subli