Who Am I?

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Who am I? This question perturbs every human being at some time of their life.

Most of them answer this question as I am so and so or in terms of their

physical relationships. These answers pertain to the body in which the soul

resides. How can it be? It is so, since the body decays and perishes upon

death. Death is an imminent principle of nature that can neither be denied nor

disputed. It is said that the soul never dies. The soul is believed to be on an

eternal journey to reunite with its creator. More serious thinkers and

philosophers realize this and thus embark on their quest for Knowledge that is

out of this world. This search leads to the fundamental question of "Who am I?"

 

If the deduction is, I am not who I am in this body but some thing else, then

where did I come from? What is the purpose of all this? Who can guide me? Such

questions are the first steps in the spiritual journey of a human being. Books

on Spirituality refer to "Scriptures" or other such synonymous texts that

explain the creation of Universe and relation of the Soul to the body and also

to its creator. The whole thing is so confusing and complex that there is no

one simple answer for the average seeker. Intellects tend to embark on this

journey by seeking answers in books. All knowledge such gained is still second

hand as it lacks any personal experience and most of the time this leads to

further confusion and the wrong concept of the Truth.

It is said that no one can embark on this spiritual journey without Divine

Grace. Further, Divine Grace is produced and nurtured by keeping company with

the Wise, who themselves are fully Knowledgeable or are advancing in their own

spiritual pursuits. Such Wise ones are referred to as "Guru". The Guru, having

himself or herself gained such Knowledge by personal experience, is better

qualified to impart this Knowledge to seekers. Guru's Knowledge varies and they

are said to be on different steps of Spiritual hierarchy. The one who has

ascended to the apex of the spiritual hierarchy and is one with the creator is

referred to as Sadguru or perfect spiritual master.

It is further said that a Spiritual master who has attained the knowledge of

Ultimate Truth also called Self-Realization through practice while in mortal

form can only help another one self realize as long as they remain in their

mortal body. After leaving the mortal body, they are said to be able to impart

only material benefits. This is not limiting to those Souls who are not born

but manifest themselves out of love and compassion for the suffering humanity.

They can guide the seeker and impart the Knowledge at any time without any

limitations as they can manifest themselves in physical form at any time they

want and for the express purpose of satisfying a deserving devotee's wish to

impart Knowledge.

A perfect spiritual master of such a caliber is Samarth Sadguru, Shri Sai Baba

of Shirdi, whose love and compassion for his devotees continues even today.

Invoking grace of Shri Sai Baba will not only uplift the seeker materially but

also spiritually to unimaginable heights. It is never too late to turn to Shri

Sai Baba. Among the first steps to invoke Baba's grace is to read HIS Life and

teachings compiled by Shri Hemadpant in "Sai Satcharita". Aum Sai Ram.

source:saibaba.org

Arun Reddy Nukala

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