4th October 2024
Within each of us exist two beings: one who acts and the other who observes the action. The actionless one is the Self, representing God's presence in us, while the other acts based on desires and ambitions.
Advaita Vedanta emphasizes that the actionless Self is real, while the other is temporary and illusory. Why is this the case? The Self is devoid of any attributes or qualities. It is timeless, unchanging, and consistent in all aspects.
Similar to space, the Self is all-pervading and devoid of action. However, we continue to engage in actions due to our habitual identification with the illusory personality.
This is akin to a dream state. The person lying on the bed is actionless, while the one in the dream is full of action, experiencing both joy and sorrow.
So, who are you? Are you the dreamer or the one who is actionless on the bed?
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