Hindi D14 Self is Central to Human Existence 2022 11 21
Channel: Universal Human Values
Date: 2022-11-21

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*Discussion*
Today, there was discussion about how the assumption that human being is merely the body (or Self = Body) leads to the desire for unlimited accumulation of physical facilities for continuity of happiness. This in turn leads to the state of deprivation in spite of a lot of accumulation, and finally we are caught up in a loop. It was also mentioned that the need of the Consciousness is fulfilled by the activities of the Consciousness, and that of the material is fulfilled by material.

*Assignment, for self-reflection*
1. Observe if you are not caught up in the cycle.
2. Evaluate the purpose of the physical facilities in the house to make out if they are for nurturing or protecting or rightly utilizing the body or otherwise.
3. The self is central to my existence as a human being.
Observe if you are able to see this in all your activities today - is your focus on the self or on the body? Or are you trying to get happiness through the body?
Note down your observations in your journal

Overall
Our basic aspiration is for Continuous Happiness and Prosperity.
There is plenty of information about it.

In this approximately 4-month long series, we are exploring into the question "Is Happiness our Innate Nature or an Influence from Outside"?

Participants have a keen interest in direct observation and realisation of what they have heard from various sources to bring it into living. They have participated in the Introductory workshop on Universal Human Values to develop the basic background required for this self-exploration.

Batch 6, Day 14, 21 Nov 2022