What is the purpose of self realization?

Self-realization is one of the major pre-requisites to attain ultimate enlightenment and liberation (moksha). Self-realization means peeling away fabricated layers of one’s own personality to understand the true self and hence the true nature of reality.

What are those self realization?

: fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one’s character or personality.

What is Enlightenment the realization of?

The extinction of this fire is enlightenment. The word ‘Nirvana’ means extinction. In the western world the concept of spiritual enlightenment has become synonymous with self-realization and the true self and false self, being regarded as a substantial essence being covered over by social conditioning.

What is realized in enlightenment?

The Enlightenment Gautama realized that people are born again when they desire things. Specifically, the bad things they do in their former lives cause them to come back to earth in a new life, as if to correct them.

What happens when you become self aware?

If you’re highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you.” Put simply, those who are highly self-aware can interpret their actions, feelings, and thoughts objectively.

Is self realization the same as enlightenment?

In the western world the concept of spiritual enlightenment has become synonymous with self-realization and the true self and false self, being regarded as a substantial essence being covered over by social conditioning.

What is self-realization and why is it important?

Self-realization is one of those phrases that we hear on the spiritual path that goes in one ear and out the other. We don’t give it much thought, yet it’s at the very heart of EVERYTHING. Without seeing Self-Realization as the ultimate goal of the spiritual journey, our paths are vague, blurry, and disjointed.

Is self-realization one big moment?

As I mentioned previously, Self-Realization is not so much one great big moment as it is a gradual process of unfolding. (However, it must be noted here that for some rare individuals, Self-Realization does come as one big moment. But for the vast majority of us, it’s a slow and steady process.)

What is self-realization according to Eastern spirituality?

However, according to Eastern spirituality, Self-Realization is the knowledge and embodiment of our True Nature or the Higher Self beyond the ego. Here we have two strangely conflicting definitions from the East and West.

How many stages of spiritual self-realization are there?

But for the vast majority of us, it’s a slow and steady process.) Below you’ll find the nine stages of spiritual Self-Realization: from the beginning of the journey, all the way to the end. Please note that Self-Realization is not necessarily (and often isn’t) a linear process.