The Self is one. Ever still, the Self is
Swifter than thought, swifter than the senses.
Though motionless, he outruns all pursuit.
Without the Self, never could life exist.
-Isha Upanishad
2006-09-18 15:41:14 · 18 answers · asked by darkangel1111 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-09-18 15:41:44 · update #1
Actually I think it's quite beautiful.
2006-09-18 15:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Upanishads? That's a Hindu text, right? Hm. I don't really know what to think about that quote. Maybe it means that the Self, which is the human soul, is united and is a part of the atman, or the spirit of the universe. It may also mean that the Selves of people, or their spirits, though seemingly different, are essentially the same. The part about being swifter than the thought and senses, I think it might mean that, despite the Self being inside all humans, it is more elusive than the thought and senses. One can recognize his thought and realize that he has senses with which to perceive the environment, but though it is obvious that he has a Self, he must take time to heighten his awareness before he can recognize that which seems so obvious. The last verse is self-explanatory.
2006-09-18 22:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by l;wksjf;aslkd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Self is the only Truth. Outside the Self is nothingness. Life without Self is nothing.
2006-09-18 22:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by canadastani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the author is an athiest. Why? Constant reference to "Self" i believe is everyones self. Life revolves around "self" continues and ends with "Self" There is no impresion of something higher.
OR
If the author is a christian, Self refers to God. The name refers to the fact that God lives in all of us. He created us. His omnipotence is unrivaled.
....Or maybe im reading too much into it lol
2006-09-18 22:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The objective of Buddhism is destruction of Self, for the Self is the source of our worldly desires which cause all of our suffering.
2006-09-18 22:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No pun intended but it sounds pretty self-centered.
2006-09-18 22:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by pax_rock2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace sister!
2006-09-18 22:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by autoboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would need to brush up on my college hinduism to give a decent answer to this one, sorry it doesn't do much for me honestly. i prefer zen or other buddhism.
2006-09-18 22:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the self is vastly over-rated.
2006-09-18 22:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quite true in every sense of its meaning.
2006-09-18 22:45:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋