Nondualistic awareness is prior to dualistic awareness.+

Nondualistic awareness is prior to dualistic awareness.  Nondulistic awareness is the nature of the Soul, the Self.  the universe in which you exist is dualistic awareness. 

You and the universe in which you exist are the matter. The matter is merely an illusion created out of the Spirit.  Spirit is present in the form of the Soul.   

The matter is present in the form of the universe. 

The Spirit is hidden by the matter because the matter is merely an illusion created out of the Spirit. 

Holding the Self as you keep the Soul in the prison of ignorance. You and the world in which you exist have nothing to do with the Soul, the Self. 

Remember:~

Nondualistic awareness is the ultimate reality. Dualistic awareness is merely an illusion created out of the Spirit or consciousness. 

The Self is not you because the Self is the Soul, the Spirit, or consciousness. The nature of the ‘Soul, the Self is Advaitic awareness. :~Santthosh Kumaar