D A D I R R I

What is the difference between the mind and the Self? There is no difference.  The mind turned inwards is the Self; turned outwards, it becomes the ego and all the world. Cotton made into various clothes we call by various names.  Gold made into various ornaments, we call by various names.  But all the clothes are cotton and all the ornaments gold. The one is real, the many are mere names and forms.  But the mind does not exist apart from the Self, that is, it has no independent existence.  The Self exists without the mind, never the mind without the Self. Realise This For Your Self.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Somatic Experiencing Int (@somaticexperiencingint)

L O V E   V I T A L   L I V I N G Indian philosophical enquiries are carried out in the inner world.  Indian sages, called Rishis or seers, developed techniques of exploring the senses and the ordinary simple mind, collectively called Yoga.  A Calm Abiding Self Knowledge of Divine Union with Your Self.  With the help of these techniques they delved deep into the depths of consciousness and discovered important truths about the true nature of man and the universe.  The sages found that man's true nature is not the body or the mind, which are ever changing and perishable, but the spirit which is unchanging, immortal, pure consciousness.  They called it the Atman.  The Atman is man's true Self, the true knower, the true source of man's knowledge, happiness and power.  The Rishis further found that all individual selves are parts of infinite Consciousness which they called Brahman.  Brahman is the ultimate Reality, the ultimate cau...