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The person is but a shadow of the real self... as long as you are interested in your shadow, you are not aware of yourself.
— Nisargadatta Maharaj
व्यक्ति वास्तविक स्व की एक छाया मात्र है... जब तक आप अपनी छाया में रुचि रखते हैं, आप अपने बारे में जागरूक नहीं होते हैं।
— निसर्गदत्त महाराज
Why this matters:
The person is but a shadow of the real self… as long as you are interested in your shadow, you are not aware of yourself.
यह क्यों मायने रखता है:
जब राजनीतिक पहचानों को हथियार बनाया जा रहा हो, तो ऋषि सभी भूमिकाओं के पीछे की अपरिवर्तनीय जागरूकता के साथ पहचान बनाकर संतुलन पाते हैं। व्यक्तित्व की 'छाया' से पीछे हटकर, हम एक ऐसी शांति पाते हैं जिसे कोई भी सामाजिक परिवर्तन नहीं छू सकता है।
Psychological Lens
This quote connects to mindful attention: noticing what is present before reacting automatically.
Reflection Prompt
What would you notice if you paused before rushing into the next demand?
Tiny Practice
Pause for sixty seconds and name one sound, one sensation, and one feeling.
Related Terms
Ego
Psychological definition and mental health impact of ego: The organized part of the personality structure that includes defensive, perceptual, intellectual-cognitive, and executive functions.
Self-Care
Psychological definition and mental health impact of self care: Activities and practices we engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and enhance our well-being.
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion means responding to your own pain, mistakes, or perceived inadequacy with kindness, honesty, and a sense of shared humanity.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the way you evaluate your own worth, ability, acceptability, and place in relation to yourself and others.
Extended Reads
Public resources from clinical, academic, and public-health sources.
- APA Dictionary of Psychology
American Psychological Association