STRESS AND IDENTITY: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

It is very true that we dream to be somebody; in terms of a certain profession or occupation and sometimes we successfully become so. Subsequently; we try to project ourselves as someone; and people accept or take us as someone, the two either matching or otherwise!

But the realized dream; our projection and the public appraisal; however; never give complete satisfaction and fulfillment. This is what causes stress.

What is the reason for this?

The reason for such stress is that our dreams never match the majesty of our true nature or our true self, which is infinite and immortal. Our own appraisal and projections even if bloated and hyped; also do not match the grandeur of our true self. Lastly, what we perceive as public opinion; also does not match the sublime character of our true self.

This is so; even if we are �identified� as �successful�; by ourselves and the others. In reality; we are hollow and deeply melancholic and often land up in frustration and depression; and addictions, crimes, perversions and/or suicides.

But; let us not despair. Let us realize that our �true identity�, �our core�; is infinite and imperishable source of bliss and is achieved through NAMASMARAN; or; this true identity (God or guru) embraces and absorbs us in Him blissfully.