🌿 Where You Are Now
Dear friend, feeling lost in the identity of this body is a deeply human experience. We often believe we are just this form — our thoughts, our emotions, our appearances — but the Gita gently invites us to look beyond this surface. There’s a vast, eternal essence within you that is untouched by change, pain, or time. Let’s explore this truth together, so you can feel more grounded in your true self and your life’s purpose.
🕉️ Timeless Words
न मे पार्थास्ति कर्तृत्वं न मे कर्मफलस्य प्रभुः।
न मे सीमाऽस्ति न मे प्रभुर्मात्रं स्वजनोऽहम्॥
(भगवद्गीता १८.६०)
English Translation:
O Arjuna, I have no doership, nor am I the lord of the results of actions. I have no limits nor do I have any kin; I am beyond all these.
Meaning:
Krishna reveals here that the true Self is beyond the physical body, beyond the ego’s claims of control or ownership. You are not limited by your body, your family, or your circumstances. The real “you” is infinite, untouched by the temporary roles and identities you wear.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- Your true Self is अक्षर (imperishable), beyond birth and death.
- The body is a temporary vessel; the soul is eternal and unchanging.
- Attachment to the body creates suffering; detachment leads to freedom.
- Realizing “I am not this body” helps you see your life’s purpose beyond material roles.
- Self-realization is waking up to your divine nature, beyond form and identity.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
It’s natural to feel confused: “If I’m not this body, then who am I? What remains when everything I know about myself changes?” You might feel a tug between your physical reality and this deeper truth. This struggle is part of your spiritual journey. Your heart is seeking a home—an identity that never fades or fails. Trust that this yearning is the soul’s way of guiding you home.
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear friend, you are not the changing body or the restless mind. You are the eternal witness, the pure consciousness that watches all. When you remember this, you step into your true power — free from fear, doubt, and limitation. Let go of the illusion that you are only flesh and thoughts. Embrace the infinite spirit within you, and walk your path with courage and peace.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine you are watching a movie. The characters on screen have joys, sorrows, names, and stories. But you — the viewer — remain calm, unchanged, and unaffected by the drama. The body is like that movie character, and your true Self is the silent watcher behind the screen. When you realize this, you find freedom from the ups and downs of life, and your purpose becomes clear: to live as the peaceful observer, shining your light on the world.
✨ Just One Step Today
Take a quiet moment today to observe your thoughts and feelings as if you are watching clouds pass by in the sky. Remind yourself gently: “I am not these thoughts or emotions. I am the sky in which they appear.” This simple practice helps you connect with your true Self.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- When I say “I am not this body,” what feelings or doubts arise inside me?
- How would my life change if I truly lived as the eternal Self, beyond form and identity?
📢 Whisper to Share
“Beyond this changing form, I am the timeless light — untouched, unbroken, free.”
🌼 A Final Blessing
You are more than flesh and bone; you are the eternal flame that shines through every moment. In this knowing, may your heart find rest and your purpose bloom. Walk gently with this truth, dear seeker, and remember: you are deeply loved, infinitely whole, and always free.