Beyond
the ego: I
I. Aird |
Concepts
of the ego and self in Eastern and Western psychology are summarized,
especially the Samkhya system of metaphysics. The self-realization
described by Western psychologists is differentiated from Self-realization
as experienced by the Indian sage. A method for Self realization
according to Ramana Maharshi is presented. Certain ego functions
must be "killed." or transcended in order to realize the
Self, The resulting state of Being is reported to transcend personality,
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