ORT Final Chapter Atto XXXII
The relationship of Self to Other is the complete realisation that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself. Alan Watts.
The problem with self-awareness is a simple one: the self we are aware of may not be
The relationship of Self to Other is the complete realisation that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself. Alan Watts.
The problem with self-awareness is a simple one: the self we are aware of may not be
acceptable to us. In fact, it’s likely to be a highly unsatisfactory self. If we assume ourselves to be our body, mind, emotions or ego, we inevitably experience a sense of limitation, for all these components are by their very nature limited.This pseudo-self, which upon scrutiny
is unveiled as a cacophony of lucid assumptions, masks our true essence.
Vedanta tells us that we’re far more than we ever dared imagine that we are already whole and complete and that our sense of limitation comes from identifying with what we are not.
Vedanta tells us that we’re far more than we ever dared imagine that we are already whole and complete and that our sense of limitation comes from identifying with what we are not.
Probably the earliest concept of psychology, Vedanta is an art through which Consciousness is attained by means of impeccable logic. A superior discipline to help us understand the nature of the self, consciousness, and reality itself. Immanent in scope, it deals with the
eternal dilemmas that have bedeviled humanity since its inception.
Who am I?
What am I?
Where did the universe come from?
What is the purpose of life? At this point, I'd like to reiterate that Vedanta is not a philosophy. It’s a body of knowledge which has been revealed over time
Who am I?
What am I?
Where did the universe come from?
What is the purpose of life? At this point, I'd like to reiterate that Vedanta is not a philosophy. It’s a body of knowledge which has been revealed over time
carefully refined, and guarded for untold ages. It’s not a religion, either. Although it deals with theological topics, it works without any of the religious trappings. As such it’s not necessary to have an affilitation with Hinduism or any other set of beliefs. All one needs is
an open and enquiring mind. The word Vedanta is derived from the words Veda and anta, which together mean the end of knowledge. It is is based upon the teaching of the ancient Indian Vedas, which form the basis of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). These texts, of which there are four,
are said to be Revealed Knowledge. In other words, they are not the product of the human mind, but were heard by ancient rishis(seers) in deep meditation and passed down through countless generations in the form of Sanskrit mantras, in a way that made the teaching impervious to
change and distortion. Vedas can be divided into two parts. The first and most voluminous section of each Veda is called the karma kanda. This deals with the fulfilment of one’s earthly goals and desires. It prescribes rituals and actions to aid in every aspect of worldly life.
To be continued. Good night.
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
Khalil Gibran
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
Khalil Gibran
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