The sage describes enlightenment as transcending the cycle of death and rebirth. In essence, merging with the eternal.
Enlightenment is achieved not through learning but by observing
Not by adding but by subtracting
Not through effort but through discipline
More in the stomach and less in the head

Image Credit: FORS Team, 8.2-meter VLT Antu, ESO
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68