World of Philosophy

SR No.: 007005
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Christopher Key Chapple, Intaj Malek, Dilip Charan, Sunanda Shastri, Prashant Dave
Publisher: Shanti Prakashan
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 1002
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 30 MB

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b)Self-initiation is the immediate resultant of self-resolution. In this stage a pilgrim will initiate the programme of his desired goal with the loaded strong will which is pushing him to begin his journey.
c)Self-exertion is the next stage of self-initiation. Without self-exertion or effort no one can achieve anything. It is only through self-effort and self-struggle one can achieve desired goal and not through the effort of others. This involves self-dedication, self-dependence and self-respect too. One has to exert oneself to translate one's dreams into reality. There is no substitute for one's own hard work. It is only by self-exertion one can enrich oneself. Hence, self-exertion is the foundation for Personality Development.
d)Self-sacrifice is the result of selfless effort or action. One has to completely involve oneself to the extent of forgetting himself and melting in the work he undertakes. This requires devotion and total submission to one's own mission. In this stage the subject is untouched by any selfish desires or fruits of action. He performs his duties either for self-realization or for Godrealization or for social service. For him all are same because he has deified the whole world since he is seeing the presence of God in the entire universe. Swami Vivekananda says: "...it is God within our own self who is compelling to seek HimHhe works best who works without any motive, neither for money, nor for fame, nor for anything else, and when man can do this, he will be a Buddha, and out of him will come the power to work in such a manner which will transform the world".23
iv) Sadgati Sadgati means real (sat) path (gati). It also means true(sat) goal(gati). Indian Rishis have thought of Personality Development long ago. They have not neglected any dimension of human personality. By giving due attention to all dimensions of human personality they have laid down four Purushartas i.e., human values. They are: Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha. These values have to be practiced and attained step by step methodically. These values include physical, mental, intellectual, moral and spiritual domain to accommodate different dimensions of human personality. If Artha and Kaama are related to physical, mental and intellectual domain; Dharma and Moksha are related to moral and spiritual domain of human personality. In order to practice and attain these human values, the Rishis have divided the span of human life in four stages(Ashramas), they are: Brahmacharya-ashrama, Grihastha-ashrama, Vaanaprastha-ashrama and Sanyaasa-ashrama.
The above scheme of human values and while inculcating these values, the division of human life made by Rishis into four stages to attain perfect personality are narrated below with suitable modifications as per the need of the day.
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