Guest guest Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 The sense of duality arises when the Aham ('I') assumes a specific form and name. Ahamkara (the ego-sense) is the result of this change in form. It is only when one dissociates himself from name and form that one can discover one's true divine self. To forget one's essential divinity and identify oneself with a changing and impermanent form is the cause of bondage and sorrow. It is the mind that is the cause of this wrongful identification, because of its involvement with the external world and the impressions received through the senses. When the workings of the mind are understood, the reality of the Atma, which is beyond the mind, will be experienced as the one omnipresent, immutable principle. We must recognize the meaning of the word dharma. We think our duty is our dharma. This is not so. To do something which will give pleasure and happiness to others is our real dharma. Whatever we do should not cause any curtailment of the freedom which others enjoy. We should ensure that we do not do those acts which we consider as bad in others. We should also see how others are being respected, and do only such acts which are regarded as respectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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