Asmita
- Identity to Individuality: We begin life with a name, a form, an identity, these are but labels given to the complexity of our being, creating a mirage of who we are – this is a beginning, but not the end.
- This identity is not our individuality; it is simply a reflection in the collective mirror, a social agreement of sorts, an illusion that is granted existence through the minds of others.
- Individuality, on the other hand, is the unique essence that shines from within when we peel away the layers of societal labels and self-imposed limitations.
- Identity is society’s label; individuality is our true essence.
- Soul and Surrounding: Your soul is like a lotus in the pond of the surrounding; though rooted in the mud, it blossoms untouched by the water, reflecting purity in the midst of the world.
- The soul speaks in silence; it is the still, small voice that emerges when the chaos of the surroundings falls into the background.
- There is an organic unity between the soul and the surrounding; though they seem apart, they are parts of the same cosmic dance, each giving meaning to the other.
- The soul is a serene observer amidst the vibrant theatre of surroundings.
- Asmita: Asmita is the mistaken identification of our pure consciousness with the ego, the ‘I-am-ness’ that clings to the body-mind complex.
- It is the fragile self that seeks constant validation through achievements, possessions, and the approval of others.
- As long as we are trapped in Asmita, life is a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows, with fear of loss and death looming over us.
- Breaking free from Asmita requires witnessing this false self as it operates, understanding that it is just a role that consciousness is playing.
