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,