The Mirror of Self-Realisation: Why Knowing Yourself Ends Judgment
The more clearly we
see ourselves, the less we feel the need to judge and blame others. This is the
quiet power of self-realisation.
But let’s be clear:
self-realization is not a cozy exercise in self-appreciation. It is the
courageous act of turning a gentle, honest light on our own weaknesses and
undesirable qualities. When we truly engage in this internal audit, a
fascinating shift occurs: our compulsion to find fault in others begins to
fade.
Why? Because we’re
too busy with the real work.
Investing Time: Two
Very Different Returns
Consider where you
choose to focus your mental energy:
Investment in Self-Realisation
yields: the humility to
accept your mistakes, the awareness to recognise your ego, and the clarity to
see the patterns that hinder your growth. It builds inner strength and
compassion.
Spending on Blame
& Judgment yields:
Arguments, clashing egos, and stained
relationships. It’s an exhausting cycle that leaves everyone—including
you—feeling poorer.
The choice becomes
obvious. One path is construction; the other is destruction. Your Invitation to
an Internal Journey
So, pause. Take just
a few minutes. Find a calm space and ask yourself the simpler, more complex
questions. This isn’t about criticism; it’s about curious exploration. On this
internal journey, you often discover the profound truth that there are still
“miles to go before you sleep”—and that awareness is the very beginning of
growth.
A realised self is
not a perfected self. It is a blissful self—one at peace with its own
unfinished nature, and therefore, at peace with the unfinished nature of
others.
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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