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enlightning

N. An occurrence in which one is essentially struck dumb by the revelation or comprehension of a previosuly-unknown fact. Misspelling of the common word "enlightening" is here intentional.
Generally used in the form "struck by enlightning."
See Also: TMI
Hearing that the world was not, in fact, flat, proved enlightning to Elena's delicate mind.

Or,

When Roy found out that his best friend from youth, who he'd always trusted, had been spying on him in the locker room due to being secretly gay, he was struck by enlightning and had no idea what to do.
enlightning by TerraForce October 22, 2006
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Enlightainment

That which we expect (or gain) by celebrating religious festivals apart from culture.
It was rather amusing to see our Christian and Muslim friends enlightaining themselves when they joined in with musical instruments as we sang the bhajans during the aarti.

The uni-cultural minded world has not seen enough of enlightainment crisis among the multi-cultural Indians. Has the cultural intercourse screwed it all up for us?
Enlightainment by Nãvnã December 20, 2010

enlightening of peace 

Corresponding to each entity to a consciousness of unity through respect and gratefulness. Where dark and light become And Good and bad fades away. Realization we're in it all together. Which brings us to serenity in chaotic matters. Peace.
Your not alone, this enlightening of peace is everywhere!

Enlightening Smile

A smile from a person because of which, without any reason someone else (specially the receiver of the smile) gets pure joy and makes their mood!

Simply put it brings joy to whoever sees this smile
Hansi has an enlightening smile
Enlightening Smile by DevanshuM January 9, 2024

Gas enlightening 

The use of gaslighting, specifically in regard to spirituality.
Gaslighting as a tactic to further spiritual fundamentalism and doctrine, either consciously or unconsciously.

For example, the spiritual teacher who tells you what is either right or wrong, based mostly on anecdotal evidence and/or their own unexamined introjects, is unwittingly using the psychological tactic of gasenlightening, often due in large part to a gross misstep in understanding their own countertransferences and emotional wounding.

Rooted in the oft misunderstood spiritual concept of enlightenment, or the belief that there is a specific spiritual path - with a definable end - that will lead one to some sense of greater understanding or blissful state.

- Coined by the author Zeri Wieder.
“My guru (read: spiritual teacher) told me that I would incur ‘bad’ karma if I don’t continue studying with them...”
“That sounds like your guru is gas enlightening you.”
Gas enlightening by ClassP November 3, 2019