Maybe we should start our own thread, Slag, as you and I are interested in theological esoterica. ;-)

If find your description of the two traditions of Hinduism fascinating. I was more aware of the non-dualistic tradition.

Those who believe in non-dualism (as I tend to) of course think that all perceived duality arises out of some form of illusion. ("us and them" thinking) Whenever there is a perception of duality, fear arises. And, of course, desire arises as well. Those are the essential human problems, fear and desire. Where there is no perception of duality, only of unity, there is unquestioning love.

Can indiduality itself survive an end to all forms of duality? Perhaps. Perhaps not.