Awareness - An Essential Tool for Self-Realization

Abstract

Awareness is the common essence of all religions. We get involved in rituals such as chanting mantras, doing prayers, meditation, etc., however, we are not aware of the purpose behind all these acts. The purpose of all rituals is to purify ourselves, connect with the higher powers such as God and realize that we are not the body but an eternal soul. Awareness, in its simplest form, is just being aware of the purpose behind all our religious and spiritual activities. The highest form of awareness is being aware that I am not the body but an eternal soul which can either be experienced in a blissful meditation or by being in a meditative state 24x7. One can be in the meditative state of awareness with eyes open and doing all worldly tasks...