Obsession with Individuality
The greatest obstacle in owning up the true nature of the
Atma is the obsession with individuality.
“The formless is difficult to attain for an individual who
has body (dehavat).”
Dehavat is a person who identifies with the body. Identifying
with the body means identifying with the individuality. For a vast majority of people,
the individuality cannot be given up. Such individuals think so: “I am Mr. So
and so, having such and such attributes, such and such relatives and possessions.
I cannot let go of it at any cost. Because it is my reality – my existence. Any
improvement should not disturb my individuality.”
Vedanta reveals the true self that transcends the limited
identity of an Individual. The true self can be owned up only if one is ready
to transcend one’s falsely conceived idea regarding oneself.
Identification of oneself as a doer, enjoyer, owner – all these
are false identifications. They are the projections of ignorance. To own up the
true self, one should be ready to accept their falsity and transcend them to accept
the greater truth that transcends all limitations and comparisons.
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