The
expansion of the sphere of the self is the highest level of spiritual
development from the sadhak’s* point of view. Having reached that stage
of spiritual development, the seeker would start seeing everyone as his
own soul kin. He perceives the presence of the Supreme Being in every
individual, every object and the entire world. He regards his body as
the temple of God. He regards everything in the world as part of his own
being. His soul’s realm achieves perfection wherein everyone, whether
friend or foe, receives the same regard and equal acceptance.
Anyone
having discriminatory attitude towards others cannot make rapid progress
in accomplishing their spiritual development. The precept of Atmavat Sarvabhuteshu (to
think everyone as just like one’s ownself, i.e. to regard everyone
being equal) expressed in our scriptures essentially means that everyone
should regard others as their own soul kin and should strive to get
rid of discriminatory attitudes as much as possible.
-Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya
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