Self Realization
Self-realization means there exists a real self which has to be discovered by psychological or spiritual self-striving.
NATURE OF SELF
The real self is considered pure, eternal, infinite and without qualities. It may be bound to certain awareness and states of consciousness during the course of its existence in the mortal world, but in its purest form, it is devoid of qualities and distinctions.
Our knowedge of the Self in Hinduism comes to us mainly from the Upanishads. It describes the Self as the indweller of the body. It is the seer, the perceiver, the enjoyer, the witness and the Lord of all organs in the body. The body cannot survive without the Self because it is the support. The Self should not be confused with just the human personality.
The person in name and form who has written this article is the self. The person in your name and form, who is reading this article is also the Self. Thus the Self in each is the ultimate doer.
The sun veiled by clouds is an apt metaphor for the true Self's apparent absence in our everyday lives.
SELF REALIZATION IN HINDUISM
In Hinduism, self-realization (atma-jnana) is knowledge of the true self beyond both delusion and identification with material phenomena. It is the dissolution of the ego's obsessive, internal pre-occupations with its psycho-somatic complexes.
Ramana Maharshi says, awareness or consciousness of "I am," plays a key role in achieving self-realization; tracing back to the source of awareness by asking oneself the question "Who am I?", the true self becomes obvious. Self realization is replacing the confused duality of Self and ego with the pure non-dual experience of Self.
Self-realization involves letting go of many of the things that are associated with individual identity in order to find the true Self, which is eternal and unchanging. It is the difference between identifying with the ego and identifying with the true Self.
The Self cannot be understood except negatively as not this, not that . That is, in meditation one have to think like this, "I am not this body, not this mind, not these senses," and so on until you reach the state, "Aha, this is I am."
For some, this may manifest itself in an understanding that they are at one with the omnipresence of God, or that the Divine is within them. Others consider it a fulfillment of all the possibilities of an individual's personality and character.
Once a person reaches Self-realization, they are freed from their own desires and worldly attachments. They're also liberated from external pressures, such as cultural and social expectations.
In Hindu tradition, self-realisation is the ultimate purpose of human life.
SELF REALIZATION IN WESTERN TRADITION
Self-actualization is more about how open a person is to growth and health rather than about achieving ideals such as perfection, success, or happiness.
In addition, those that do self-actualize will not necessarily remain in that state. Constant effort is required to maintate that state.
NATURE OF SELF
The real self is considered pure, eternal, infinite and without qualities. It may be bound to certain awareness and states of consciousness during the course of its existence in the mortal world, but in its purest form, it is devoid of qualities and distinctions.
Our knowedge of the Self in Hinduism comes to us mainly from the Upanishads. It describes the Self as the indweller of the body. It is the seer, the perceiver, the enjoyer, the witness and the Lord of all organs in the body. The body cannot survive without the Self because it is the support. The Self should not be confused with just the human personality.
The person in name and form who has written this article is the self. The person in your name and form, who is reading this article is also the Self. Thus the Self in each is the ultimate doer.
The sun veiled by clouds is an apt metaphor for the true Self's apparent absence in our everyday lives.
SELF REALIZATION IN HINDUISM
In Hinduism, self-realization (atma-jnana) is knowledge of the true self beyond both delusion and identification with material phenomena. It is the dissolution of the ego's obsessive, internal pre-occupations with its psycho-somatic complexes.
Ramana Maharshi says, awareness or consciousness of "I am," plays a key role in achieving self-realization; tracing back to the source of awareness by asking oneself the question "Who am I?", the true self becomes obvious. Self realization is replacing the confused duality of Self and ego with the pure non-dual experience of Self.
Self-realization involves letting go of many of the things that are associated with individual identity in order to find the true Self, which is eternal and unchanging. It is the difference between identifying with the ego and identifying with the true Self.
The Self cannot be understood except negatively as not this, not that . That is, in meditation one have to think like this, "I am not this body, not this mind, not these senses," and so on until you reach the state, "Aha, this is I am."
For some, this may manifest itself in an understanding that they are at one with the omnipresence of God, or that the Divine is within them. Others consider it a fulfillment of all the possibilities of an individual's personality and character.
Once a person reaches Self-realization, they are freed from their own desires and worldly attachments. They're also liberated from external pressures, such as cultural and social expectations.
In Hindu tradition, self-realisation is the ultimate purpose of human life.
SELF REALIZATION IN WESTERN TRADITION
In western perspective, pariticularly in humanistic tradition, Maslow describes Self Actualization (also referred to as self realization) as the complete realization of one’s potential as manifest in peak experiences which involve the full development of one’s abilities and appreciation for life.
Self Actualization is the highest of the Maslow hierarchy of needs. According to Maslow, the internal drive to self-actualize would rarely emerge until more basic needs are met.
Based on Maslow, Self-realization represents the awakening and manifestation of latent potentialities of the human being. These potentials are different and unique for each individual.
Self-actualized people are accepting of others’ as well as their own flaws, often with humor and tolerance. They cultivate deep and loving relationships with others. They can often discern between the superficial and the real when judging situations. They rarely depend upon their environment or culture to form their opinions.
Self Actualization is the highest of the Maslow hierarchy of needs. According to Maslow, the internal drive to self-actualize would rarely emerge until more basic needs are met.
Based on Maslow, Self-realization represents the awakening and manifestation of latent potentialities of the human being. These potentials are different and unique for each individual.
Self-actualized people are accepting of others’ as well as their own flaws, often with humor and tolerance. They cultivate deep and loving relationships with others. They can often discern between the superficial and the real when judging situations. They rarely depend upon their environment or culture to form their opinions.
Self-actualization is more about how open a person is to growth and health rather than about achieving ideals such as perfection, success, or happiness.
In addition, those that do self-actualize will not necessarily remain in that state. Constant effort is required to maintate that state.
Your own self realization is the greatest service you can render to the world.
- Ramana Maharshi
- Ramana Maharshi
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