There are two entities within us. One is the suffering individual and other a watching witness. Do you OK it?

Question

In Hindu philosophy it is said, that there are two birds in a tree. One bird sits on the top and simply watches the other birds which hops from branch to branch and tastes the sweet and bitter fruits of the tree. The watching bird is taken as God, simply witnessing. the other bird is individual soul which eats the bitter and sweet fruits of life. The tree is actually life. We understand the scenario. But how do you relate this in day to day life or do you accept such theory?

Answer 1

The nescient (avidya) human condition persues the tree for its sansaric fruits, ever fixated on how the tree relates to its needs and desires, that arise from defining itself within its own mortality, thus tasting its bitter and sweet aspects.

The God/Atman-bird perceives everything, as it is detached from the contingencies of the individual fixated only on its default priorities, and knows life in its real, cosmic context.

Align your consciousness with the latter, and you will merge into the perception of the God-bird, and not the unreal (read: transient) individualist-bird.

Schopenhauer probably explains this the best for the modern (especially Western) student to understand

In day to day life, especially in this decadent Kali Yuga of superfluities and destruction, we should strive to know the whole tree, and determine what is conducive for a healthy and cosmos-inclined existence

Answer 2

I just saw your post so I imagine the situation has resolved itself. I hope in a positive way. Everything the brothers and sisters say is true, but let me add this. When you are learning the truth you will become a target of Satan's. His attacks will sometimes be subtle and sometimes in your face. I like to think of when my boys would collect ants in a jar. The ones in the bottom were fine, it was the ones trying to get out that the boys fussed with. You are trying to get out of this old system and Satan will try to push you back HARD. Don't get discouraged. In fact, be encouraged. Think of Proverbs 27:11 "Be wise, my son (or daughter), and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me." Regarding baptism, ask your study conductor if you can see the questions that must be gone over first. Also at the assembly be sure to attend the baptism talk and listen to the two questions asked each candidate prior to being allowed baptism. It's a serious step, one that doesn't end even by death (unlike marriage) Also examine your lifestyle and see if there are things that need cleaned up before Jehovah would want you as his dedicated servant. He's not okay with straddling the fence. Are his thoughts, your thoughts? His ways, your ways? You are in my prayers, little one.

Answer 3

The watching bird tells people not to be involved. The suffering one cannot resist about tasting the fruits. The suffering bird is a realist, the watching bird is an idealist.

Answer 4

swedenberg holds that we are controled by pairs of spirits ,each thinks them self to be the only one operating the self ,
i tend to think of them as good angel /bad angel , between the two we get free will ,that we seek to do for other is of the good ,that we seek to do for self is the other
each is completly unaware of the other ,its a theory that explains why we debate the options ,
but simply a theory non the less ,it does make a mockery of judging our sins however , why should the good angel suffer for what the bad one clearly did ,yet undeniably was done by the one ''body' ,the ''self''

Answer 5

Sorry, Not true.
We are descended from Adam and Eve, and Almighty God created them...living souls...complete entities/people.
He did not create us in two parts.
The Bible certainly does not say so.

Answer 6

Two men look out from their prison bars. one sees mud the other sees stars!

Answer 7

I don't ........

but there is a different theory that resembles your story, mail me so that I can give detailed answer to you.

God bless