Suryanarayana Raju

The Essence of Self-inquiry Part 1. Suryanarayana Raju Lrg edition

self-inquiry are very useful for any serious truth seeker irrespective of his background, conditioning,belief,faith,religion to which he belongs.self-inquiry is a scientific inquiry into the working of self,usually called the ego the ego,its thoughts,feelings etc.self-inquiry is beyond all religions in which there is no seeking,no becoming,no end to be gained. In the silent observation of self-inquiry in which there no choice or condemnation thought and feeling unfold themselves. In this process we actualize the potential of the Self (Atman). In self-inquiry we understand ourselves,our impulses,reactions,the whole process of thinking,conscious as well as unconscious/Depending on somebody to tell what is in our mind prevents understanding of oneself. Usually we take some shelter under an authority,be it a guru,scripture,method,which gives temporary sense of security,a sense of well being but that is not understanding of total process of oneself. Unless we uncover all the layers of mind including its unconscious part we will not have self-knowledge and creativity. self-inquiry is a vital subject in life. Many human problems can be traced back to wrong identity with beliefs,dogmas,nationality,language,religion,color of skin,race,profession,gender etc. If we are free of these identities we will relate to the other with a fresh mind without any prejudice,conclusion. Life is relationship with the other and we learn the "Art of living" through self-inquiry. self-inquiry is not an effort against the mind but rather a loving way of witnessing the mind which is the result of evolution and contains the whole experience of existence. Your mind is not personal, it represents the whole evolutionary process. So self-inquiry is an impersonal way of exploring the mind without any reference center. Inquiring mind penetrates into itself, aware of one's own psychological being with its urges, compulsions, frustrations, desire to fulfill, miseries, strains, anxieties, struggles, sorrows and other innumerable problems. In self-inquiry there must be constant and earnest awareness.