Quote Originally Posted by Stoner Shadow Wolf
the easiest way, yes, but there are yogi who attain such enlightenment without the need of any such substances. this is a longer and more fulfilling path as i understand it, however, almost not worth the effort, especially in the west, where our lives are, the majority, hectics and out of control.

in the "civilized" west, drugs are almost a prerequisite for enlightenment... almost... some of us are lucky enough to have calmer more peaceful lives
, apart from the hive drone of society, where we are not bound to an alarm clock.
Interesting way to look at it. But I think if one were to have an extremely profound experience on a psychadelic then they might find themselves not wanting anything to do with society.