Self-Realization

Self-Realization

All through life, a human being looks outward—seeking ego, success, recognition, respect, wealth, and relationships. But the moment one turns inward, toward the depths of the self, the true journey begins. This inner journey is called Self-Realization.  

The “Self” is not merely the body or a name. It is the center of consciousness, from which thoughts and desires arise, emotions emerge, and experiences gain meaning. When a person identifies only with roles—father, son, writer, employee—he remains distant from the Self. But when he asks within, “Beyond all this, who am I?” the lamp of self-inquiry is lit.  

Self-Realization is not a single-day event. It is a gradual process. Pain, failure, solitude, and silence—all become teachers guiding us toward the Self. Often, suffering does not break us; it opens us from within. In that moment, one understands that joy and sorrow are transient, but the one who experiences them is constant.  

Silence is essential for realization. Only when the noise outside subsides does the inner Self become audible. Meditation, contemplation, prayer, or creation—these are the paths that lead to the Self. When the waves of thought come to rest, the awareness that remains is the Self itself.  

After realization, life itself does not change, but the way of seeing life does. Expectations lessen, acceptance deepens. Compassion toward others arises naturally, for the one who knows his own Self sees a fragment of himself in everyone.  

Ultimately, Self-Realization is not an achievement, but a remembrance—that what we were searching for was always within us. Instead of changing the outer world, when inner awareness shifts, life itself becomes illuminated.  

Self-Realization is not a final destination, but a journey that continues endlessly. The outer world may bring fleeting joy or sorrow, but the inner Self offers inexhaustible stability, peace, and compassion. When one discovers the light within, every event—success or failure, happiness or grief—becomes a teacher. To live with this awareness is to experience life not as a burden, but as an eternal celebration within the vast universe.  

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