Who is doing this? Who am I? What is all this? Who is the…
““Who is doing this? Who am I? What is all this? Who is the doer? Who is the nimit (instrumental doer) of this? If all these remain present ‘at a time’ exactly the way it is, then that is considered shuddha upayog (pure applied awareness as the Self).””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Spiritual discourse, 2000s
The speaker explores self‑identity and pure awareness, questioning the doer and the nature of experience.
In simple terms: Who is the doer? Awareness is pure.
Key Takeaway
Investigate the source of actions and consciousness.
Themes
spirituality
self‑inquiry
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- psychotherapy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Non‑dualism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience “pure awareness”?
- What role does the self play in actions?
A Different Perspective
Pure awareness may be hard to sustain amid daily distractions.