The Atman: The Nature of the True Self

[@simthiam3712]

This is a spiritual channel that is underrated. No fanciful outlook, but rich in substance n content. A gem waiting to be uncovered.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you for your wonderful comment, Sim. Welcome my friend.

[@MOAON_AABE]

You are perfectly describing my experience on deep shroom journeys. It's incredible how accurate you are with the experience. Just WOW 😯

[@federico6284]

Wow Jason! That was the very best summary of the Atman/ Brahman/ Advaita Vedanta philosophy I have ever heard /seen. Well analyzed and elaborated part by part. Extreme clarity of teaching us this Dharma. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Tat Tvam Asi. Namaste 🙏

[@mbm8404]

I usually have this feeling of non-self and it is bliss. However, I can’t really talk about it with anyone I know here in Texas. It doesn’t really matter much but as a result I rely on channels like this for greater insight. Thank you for all of the wonderful wisdom!🙏🙏💞💞💞. Shanti, shanti, shanti. Aum Namo Narayanaya 🙏

[@brianpan6453]

5years ago. I discovered it today because it was my time to discover it. I've traveled all over the world and "felt" I was always on a spiritual path. I'm a YT junkie and I know now this is the most important video on You Tube.

[@briansmith3791]

Thanks Jason. You explained a lot for me in this video. Recently i have understood that the 'awareness' within is not 'me', not Brian. It is, i believe, a 'spark' of God. Your explanation of the Atman/Brahman resonated with me. I can see what you mean. And again, your description of Ananda leapt out. I'm not sure what kind of creator Brahman is, but the universal fine-tuning rules out any physical interference in the world.

[@colindavis2113]

I’m really surprised this channel doesn’t have more views. It’s so educational and the editing is really good too. Keep the videos coming!

[@HarpreetSingh-ee9wl]

This is fantastic. Just straight to the point. No hidden agenda.

[@jamesstratton9552]

Hi Jas. Another beauty mate. The Atman is the Unperturbed Self that resides deep within the depths of your Eternal Being, Ever Here, Ever Now and Ever Being. Keep pumping em out Jas. Looking forward 2 ur next one mate.👍

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thanks brother. I love what you said. You are always a great support and I am grateful brother. Don't worry, I'll keep em coming.

[@christinachee7697]

The Atman is the Brahman that have been wrapped by one human being Self for a long time with an unclear consciousness and attachments and ect . It will be called Brahman again once it's free from one human Self . In Mahayana Buddhism of East side . All beings are sharing a same one " True Self " but in different form . True Self is like a big universal NET , ones shaking , the less shaking too . Even though it looks different in between us , but basically we are same and sharing in one True Self . True Self is emptiness , no any kind of phenomena , beyond the emptiness and again in any phenomena . It beyond our thinking , act ...ect . You and I having it , it always here and there and never leave us eternity . Amitabha !

[@selmir369]

The Atman by Swami Sarvapriyananda kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXXpmCpjdqpqtE

[@johnkeane5619]

Atman has been my guru for fifty years. Because I am thick headed and only unvarnished reality would do this ones journey was not gentle. As a westerner and groomed to be a catholic priest I thought it was the holy spirit that Jesus spoke of. Atman led me to investigate many paths. For me bliss will suddenly happen any time any place. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti om shanti.

[@johnkeane5619]

P.S. Everything you have said here is true according to this one's experience so far. Thank You

[@nevillestimpson475]

I've just discovered this channel. Thanks so much for clearing up some difficult concepts. Excellent !!!

[@lesalaniz]

wow... i was having such a hard time understanding Atman and Brahman and you just made it click in less than 30 minutes, amazing channel!

[@abab9622]

Awesome job teaching!❤ I’ve been Hindu all my life, but sometimes when I know a lot, I forget the detailed basics due to overexposure 😅 Thank you! I’ve learnt so much and so much makes sense now 😂💕

[@redthreadzen]

Well studied and well articulated , Neti Neti, They muddy the waters to make it seem deep. Atma literally means breath. Do look up the etymology . In this way it is possible to have atma (breath - life force) and still anatta the nonexistence of a soul, essence, or any other enduring substantial entity. All is brahman. Shanti Bhai

[@slaturwinters1828]

in Spanish, alma, means soul.

[@theostapel]

Atma is soul. (Raja Yoga meditator) Fare thee well.

[@theostapel]

Prana - is closer to breath and the method - of pranayama - is precisely that - with breath. Prana is also - the vital energy - in the universe.

[@aicelsmash1168]

this is so weird but for me all of this has come so naturally. I had this urge to reach enlightenment since the age of 12 or 13, and now that i see it more than 20 years later it feels like i achieved most of the things jason talks in this video, i became selfless my friends even joke around me telling me im not even human. Little do they know about that i actually might not be human as im no longer my born-self not this human experience and so on and so forth. Another thing that came to be really naturally was this bliss thing, there was a month when i couldnt walk for a whole month because of an injury and i decided to "meditate" or whatever that was, and i deprived all of my senses for a whole month, no light, had my earphones blasting binaural beats 24/7, and bare ate. And after lets say a few days i was able to shut by mind and got rid of my anxiety and my attachment to time. I have adhd which makes this things almost imposible as my mind always wants to jump from one thought into the other and do stuff all the time. So i had like this urge to do things and i the passing of time gave my a huge amount of anxiety, as i wanted time to pass like really fast. So after a few days i was able to erase my anxiety, my attachment with time and my inner voice was shut. I spent who knows how long in this way until i reached this "bliss" thing.Its awesome cuz you feel so happy for no apparent reason and you can feel like things popping in the darkness that give you alot of joy and happiness. Its hard to explain but, all you need is to follow these simple steps to achieve this.

[@TheEmpressPalpatine]

Fascinating. I like a true experimenter. I never saw myself as quite human as a kid. My hero was Mr. Spock, and my nickname was Bekoid. I was obsessed with Star Trek and Star Wars. I dreamed and wondered about other realities which included are we who we think we are? Are there beings made of pure energy? Can we access other dimensions? What is God made of? Try this: Take two magnets and have one in each hand. Hold them near each other so that you feel that strong pull towards each other. Slowly move your hands apart, and feel the pull getting weaker. Move your hands as far apart as you can but still feeling that pull. It will be subtle at this point. As you do it, you will sense the pull further and further apart. What is really amazing is how you feel after doing this. You will have the senses of a cat. You will feel invisible energies all over the place. (from people, electrical gadgets, and ambient energy around you).

[@aicelsmash1168]

@@TheEmpressPalpatine Hello! i love that you liked my comment! and i love that you also shared your own experience i love when people do that, i didnt know you could do that with magnets deffenetly gonna try it out! owww i love cats! i have this things with cats that i experience true love with them and they love me and i kiss them and touch em we are in so much joy. I even do this with stray cats, and one thing that i find interesting its that cats often avoid people but with me they stay where they are and let me touch them and are really happy to be around me, and literally im the only person i know of that has this connection with cats. Anyways going back to your comment yeah Spock has something about him that resonates inside me too i can not tell exactly what it is but that character has something very interesting about him and starwars... what can i say about it... i believe the force and the darkside and everything starwars speaks about its 100% real, and i love the teachings starwars gives you, since i was i dont know 12 or 13 i became a buddhist and the teachings joda and the jedis give are so much alike. I dont know sometimes starwars feels as a religion (and i mean that in the good way not the aweful things humans have done with religions) itself, its so full of knowledge and things i can relate to. I live in Argentina if you ever come on vacations let me know ill show you around where i live my city its surrounded by nature, plus argentina its dirty cheap nowadays if you earn a salary in dollars. I send you much blessings and i hope everything is alright in your life and if not i hope everything gets great soon!

[@TheEmpressPalpatine]

@@aicelsmash1168 I am so glad you replied to me. Well, if I ever go to Argentina, I'll have to look you up. I am definitely a cat lover. I grew up in a Christian fundamentalist home. Approaching the divine was all rules and regulations. Star Wars was a relief from all that; and yes, it has been sort of my religion. Back in the early 2000's, there were tons of web sites where people who considered themselves Jedi or Sith would have discussions. I was on a certain Sith site where we discussed all sorts of esoteric and magical lore. I love Nikola Tesla and consider him an enlightened person. If you ever get near a Tesla coil, you are likely to have a very interesting spiritual experience.

[@covalo1985]

Hello, Thank you for explaning and making it more clear.. I get a sens of what you are saying. I know forfill a role in the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps had an accident and was not happy with "my" life.. Then i was atracted to Yoga and started a Yoga Teachers Course where i started learning the phylosophy of Yoga. I find your video's an inspiation and making it more clear.. I would like to learn more of "your" teachings. One more time Thanx.. 👍

[@AtmanMusicOfficial]

Another beautiful video :) 5 years ago I changed my name to Atman with the intention of getting rid of all identities and letting go of the past completely. The pure intention behind was creating the possibility for Pure Self. I realised identities are the only obstacles in front of Truth and Liberation. Now I am Atman and I enjoy being in Atman :) Thank you for the video and clarifications :)

[@theostapel]

Neat Fare thee well.

[@Ephesiansverse3steadyprogress]

Nice and practical thanks ✌

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend. Glad you enjoyed.

[@KenlyGallagher]

Great timing 👍

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I'm glad I'm on time brother. Stoked you enjoyed the vid. You're the Man!

[@desilvageorge328]

You’re fantastic. You explain very clearly. I admire your commitment in clarifying to your utmost ability so as not to have us getting the wrong message. Thank you.

[@josesantana27]

Nameste, Jason. Awe-inspiring video great breakdown of what the Atman truly is. Thank you for your understanding and insights. I finally have an understanding of the nature of Atman. Shanti! Shanti! Shanti! Thank you!

[@desilvageorge328]

You’re fantastic. Really outstanding in explaining the Atman vs the Jiva. Being the witness witnessing the PLAY /GAME of life. And allowing it to be as it is ,from a witness witnessing. Thanks💯👍

[@amandabrutus-phillips9624]

This was a really great video. Will share this with my yoga students.

[@verstrahlt1907]

Very well explained. Your phisical appereance (face and haircut) is also similar to mine, which is not important now, but I just wanted to say, that I hope I will have similar knowledge about what you have spoken. and also nice shirt. Greetings from Slovenia.

[@krishnapartha]

Always a great contribution to us spiritual seekers. Thank you brother. 🙏🏾

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you dearly, Karnatik.

[@krishnapartha]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor I am honored to receive your message. You must know the impact you are having on my life. It’s nothing but gold. 🙏🏾

[@shivendias9602]

i've had the exact same thinking as you for a long time and its great to finally find someone who believes the same thing

[@latikasuryavanshi8449]

Jason, thank you for helping us understand these concepts. I'm. New to your channel and trying to understand what is the difference between soul and spirit. Please share the relevant video if you have already covered the topic. Thanks!

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

A pleasure to meet you Latika and thank you for the kind words. It might not be waht you are after, but You might want to watch my episode on what is the soul? Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnOkYq1qo7psZrc

[@JohnDoe-py3rc]

20:50 Atman is the mode of observation

[@prabhawattierajnarayan8234]

Thank you Jason for a wonderful explanation of Atman in relation to Brahman especially the explanation given by Shankaracharya on Brahman. It so wells my heart. That is so true as I do feel - feel like know, that the all is "ONE" and the "ONE" is all.

[@victorruiz7816]

Thank you Jason for your wisdom! I’m learning more everyday through this channel and can’t wait to view all of your videos. I’m definitely starting to see life and myself in it’s true identity. I think these teachings lead us to liberation. Thank You 🙏🏼

[@RememberingTheMiracleWithin]

Wow! Thank you so much for an in depth explanations in this video. This was wonderful. I love your channel! It is always such a delight to see you and your beautiful wife making videos. I am truly grateful for your time 🙏🌹 Shanti 🙏

[@bajajones5093]

Jason, I like the solo format better. better to concentrate on just one speaker.

[@robertkennedy2675]

That really is a Great Talk. Keep it up ! We find intellectual knowledge to point to That

[@katiemichelin8760]

Thanks Jason, thank you for taking the time to explain your understanding of the Atman. very simple and useful translation.

[@neetaarora7908]

I like the informal discourse and it's quite helpful and encouraging as well. Thankyou.

[@sumitthapliyal1]

Beautiful video Greg…experiential knowledge is the key…🙏🏼

[@ml-ec5dw]

20.44 As I understand it 'we' do not align with the Atman. By letting go we clear the path for the Atman (Brahman) to be realised through us - we as an ego can become a conduit by letting go of control and the inner divine will set about the process of change and purification within ourselves, so that which we are without the baggage collected both internally and externally, all the schema I mentioned earlier drops away to allow us to know the essential of what we are which is Brahman.

[@arzoo_singh]

True!! Now let me try to explain Atman and its journey So lets define something Atma - A subtle non-destructible energy temporary residing in a different shapes which we call it as a body, observer , just the observer of what is done by our driver that is mind in physical mind . Atma is like lord "Shiva" watching the flow of life in calm and composed manner as it does not affect the supreme energy . Body - What we see the reality and once it destroys-everything ends a very superficial approach of how we see things .The very idea of the life ends once the body is destroyed.

[@peoplesrepublicofunitedear2337]

Om Âtmane Namah 🙏 thanks for explaining.

[@belogpolos]

Actually there some minorities of buddhists believe in existence of Atman. To me Anatman is kind of Neti-Neti concept. To say "Anatman is A, B, C" implies Atman is not A, B, C. Not denial of existence of Atman. You might want to read Ananda Coomaraswamy works on Buddhism. I plan to read after reading some discussions. I haven't read them myself, TBH.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I'm aware of all that my friend. Thank you for mentioning it. I am a big fan of Coomaraswamy's work. Read many of his books. Peace to you my friend.

[@BeautifulBeingReality]

Very fascinating... It's a fearful venture becoming aware of reality within but the oneness you experience is relaxed and not tensed, it is stable and not moving. I think that is the importance of the spiritual disciplines as well, to experience the Brahman and to understand the Jiva causes a lot of the negative feelings you have in regard to the Brahman not the other way around. Thank you for BEING my friend. Shanti shanti shanti

[@999bloke]

This is a great intro video thankyou. I’ve recently come across this philosophy and I am keen to learn more, especially regarding these topics. Are you able to recommend an intro text or book suitable for a western reader? Thank you

[@ozumasirim5917]

Very interesting. This concept of "Undifferentiated Consciousness" also exists in Mathematical Physics, the "Dirac-delta" or the "impulse" function which has zero width in time but infinite amplitude, and having an area of 1, when transformed into the frequency or vibration domain has infinite width with a constant amplitude of1, which means that the impulse function is composed of infinite vibrations, which sounds like the ultimate reality.

[@bigfootvalley4480]

Beautiful explanation. The more i listen to these, the more i lose interest in worldliness. It would be great to have a video on Videha-mukti. Thanks.

[@annawonderland4917]

This was sooo amazing. That was a beautiful teaching that put so many things into perspective for me.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That is wonderful to hear Anna.

[@ironburton]

I just stumbled onto your page and I have to be honest, I don’t know much about Hinduism. I have a very basic understanding of it and I used to practice “westernized” yoga but never really went deep into it. But your videos have really grasped me and I feel like I’m actually learning something so thank you for that. Now my question... and I don’t expect anyone to even have an answer for this so we can call it “The Great Question”. But why if this is our true nature, why is it not just our default? Why is it so hard to naturally fall into what is “right”? This is where I have a hard time with religions and fully believing and having faith in them because they seem to kind of go against human nature. Humans are imperfect and make mistakes, are we supposed to be constantly at war within ourselves to be in harmony with nature? I have considered myself an agnostic anti-theist for about 13 years. My personal belief is that I don’t know anything so therefore anything is possible but religions are created by the ever flawed man as a tool to control the individual. I’m not saying I’m right I just feel like this is the most logical explanation I can come up with as someone who has studied the sciences and as someone who questions everything. I guess I could go on and on but I have been really feeling some resonance with Hinduism and I’m just interested what someone like you (who clearly is deeply knowledgeable about the religion) thinks about my opinion. I’m feeling very open to learning right now so anyone who takes the time to read this feel free to add your 2 cents. 🙏🏻

[@creativeschmuck8132]

Hey there Heather, it's a very late reply but I hope this reaches you. When you say why we aren't by default in our natural state, i.e. Brahman or the undifferentiated concoiusness, you are speaking from your mind..thoughts, not from your True "Self" (not self). YOU ARE BRAHMAN by default!!!! You need no change. You percieve yourself to be not in the right atate because of ignorance and the fact that when you say "I", what you really mean is your mind..body..thoughts..desires all of which are not your true self but just an illusion (Maya). By default you, I and everyone else and everg object in this universe is one..i.e. That one ultimate reality! But mind you do not fall for neoadvaita. While the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta can be the most liberating thing ever to touch a human mind, it needs to be understood under great Gurus. I have a lot more to share! (Btw I am a novice in this myself) If you want to, feel free to reach out on [e-mail] 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Om

[@briansmith3791]

I believe in a creator, but it's not a Religious God. Universal fine-tuning precludes any of the Religious Gods. I agree with you on "why is it so hard...". My understanding is that the awareness within is born with us but is purely awareness with no inherent knowledge or information. One must believe it exists, or the possibility exists, or one cannot be aware of it. If you're unaware of something it doesn't exist for you. I think we are two things. Robot-vehicles for the selfish genes (body/mind) and vessels for a spark of God ( Atman). And that spark is in every human.

[@kookie9845]

Beautiful explanation😍😍😍😍😍

[@SBha30]

Jason, you are creating so much good karma from creating this video. Transforming the world, one viewer at a time. I love this video.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my dear friend. I'm just so grateful that there are amazing people out there like yourself who are interested in deep wisdom. I appreciate you my friend.

[@derekrocha3136]

Dear Jason, Good subject. Very relevant at the Tarainstitute where I have chosen to study the concept of the journey; rather than the destination in line with what the Buddha, himself taught. It might not get me to a point first or foremost. But I will progress as a person with the right teacher. I mean :I am not saying the destination doesn't exist. But it is as important that I help others while I am on my path. The Lammas of the institute teach the goal as liberation. The path is dhamma; the rule, is karma. The Tibetan Buddhist ' Book of the Dead is the main text; of the Lammas of Tibet.🙏😎🍌🎸🙏Yours Sincerely, Derek Rocha.

[@jorgejuanbreaesteva1434]

Very deep and interesting topic! The way you where describing Brahman made me think right away about the Tao, is that thought on the right track? Would love to learn more. Love the channel, thank you!!

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Yes, you are on the right track Jorge. Brahman and Tao both describe the ultimate reality of life. Thank you my friend. I'm so glad you enjoy my content.

[@jorgejuanbreaesteva1434]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor Beautiful! Muchas gracias!!

[@kathymichaels2108]

Tao is the same, I think

[@rainbow_flo]

Thank you for explaining in depth... the only problem is even if our physical logical minds tries to understand, we cannot begin to comprehend from the rational mind and pea brain concepts.

[@jeremiahmilazzo1446]

Perhaps it's our physical bodies why we lose memories but when in a deep sleep sometimes you get these very familiar feelings of people and places we've never been but once you wake up it vanishes , maybe our bodies are repelling our eternal memories

[@gbpgincgbpginc]

First of all - l will like to thank you for the great efforts in explaining the doctrine of Hinduism * Especially this difficult topic of ( Atman ) Very complicated topic - Buddhism rejects the idea totally and the western world too = but the idea might be true or not * and when ordinary folks gets in to it. he or she might have a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings of the spiritual workings and miss their part to the truth for ever ** Thats is the reason l disregard this topic and follow the advice of the Buddha == In one of its text that says ( A fly can go miles and save energy without flying . if it hangs on to a traveling bulls ) = Meaning * that one can just devote and worship a true guru or saints who knows the nature of ultimate Braman and has liberated his or self like lord Buddha * by so doing and with good Dharma . the devoty will also achieve liberation ** Engaging in difficult and misconceptional Spiritual practices and doctrines will only lead people astray = not achieving anything at the end ☆☆

[@DLeeSwagger]

@Jason Gregory I loved this video ! I’m new to all this information but over the passed couple of days Something happened to me that made me become very interested in this subject. So first let me just say that now after what I experienced I think I have a deep understanding that I am not my body.. I also understand that I am not my “intellectual mind” either. I’m pretty sure once this body dies..... that’s it. No more body pleasure....No more active mind.... And No more ego. All that remains is the “ Undifferentiated Consciousness” as you called it. Now let’s say because things in nature are “simply” complex that reincarnation IS what happens when the body and mind DIE and the Undifferentiated Consciousness gets put into another “body” How do I remember what happened to “the body” my Self was in last (like me now ) ? How do I connect to my passed bodies .... my passed Jivas ? (The bodies that lived before) what I don’t understand is when growing up and heard about “enlightenment” and people that are “enlightened” that seems like something they can do. I even once heard a story about a guy when I was deployed that knew exactly when he was going to die.... even more it’s like he chose the exact time ! He woke up early one morning and finished a panting after that he woke up his whole family walked them up his favorite hill and as the sun came up he smiled, fell down, and died. The Priest Of the town said for a man to die like that it takes more than cleverness and spirituality to achieve that. It seems to me what you said and what I think I understand this video is like the prerequisite to the first step to enlightenment. How do you think they did stuff like that? Is there more steps than the two you listed? Or is there like a book you’d recommend for me ? Like I said I’m very new to this but after my experience from this day forward My self thinks it’s a Jnani and my Self i think is pleased with the decision..... in the sense that it’s ready for the ride or journey.

[@JuanPreciado87]

I am not clear about several things and I have some questions Is there an unlimited number of Atman's and living beings? were they ever created in time? how do they move through space? were they all created at once?

[@jerriharvey4641]

I love your clarity, thank you for sharing. ♥️🙏♥️

[@franccrespo2356]

Excelent description ..what about faith and prays did they work? when an how?...if could share some info ill apreciate...blesings Namaste

[@ravendouglas8506]

Is the Atman closely related to the experience of looking out through the eyes? I also observe that followers of Brahman believe it exists beyond the realms of Earth, time, and space. Additionally, in Buddhism, individuals achieve a state of awakening through meditation and meditative travel. As someone who is perpetually gazing out through my eyes, it deeply troubles me to think I might never experience rebirth. Unless I find some hidden way to ensure my return. How often do people ponder this when they look out through their eyes? We also need to consider words that are closely related to our thoughts and feelings

[@aloksharma5085]

Most underrated guy in the spritual field - jason

[@petesweet8504]

I see and agree with the View you are explaining. Words are so difficult when one is trying to explain what One Sees. Thinking is not Seeing. Thinking uses Words where Metaphors are best used with Sight. The words of Unassociated Consciousness, Disassociation and Renunciation along with the core of Abide as the Atman as the Self in which everything that is seen is Brahman, Brilliant! I follow your Insight and have a suggestion with the words you used toward the end of your talk about Brahman that may be clearer from my vantage point. I’m sure you will agree with my view or hopefully you can point to me what I am missing. When you use the words You’re or You are in for example, you’re just Blissful, you’re just Happy or You are in Pure Bliss this may confuse those looking.... that the “You” will gain or attain something. Maybe better to say that One sees that they are Bliss it-Self, Happiness it-Self and Peace it-Self. I am aware this is what you are pointing to by Unassociated. Hope I am not being semantical here as words are so clumsy. “Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand you are always Bliss.” SRM

[@Kenji1685]

Is it possible to make a visual diagram to better understand the various relationships of these concepts? However, I do realize it might not be possible.

[@zzMarcie]

Happy are you Jason, Happy are we all. Jason's videos bring Humanity further to realizing their true Self as unending, undivided bliss. Ananda=Brahman=Self As Jason is laughed at, the Self happy; as humans suffer, the Self happy. By the will of Brahman, you bring us closer to Brahman. Om Shanti

[@rikimitchell916]

Jason this may seem a little too late but i was just listening to you and imagining an analogical comparison between 'levels' of human spiritual awareness and a user of a program running on a computer IE hardware, embedded controls,operating system,programs,GUI,user ...it's in there somewhere

[@janekdesilva4393]

Very well explained Jason, it’s the process I am going through (shedding the personality me into the vast nothing). What was well explained was the difference btw the atman and the soul.

[@lhntr2]

so the minds behaviour is to pull us continiously into the ego but so we must accept that right? because that is the nature of the mind

[@LilachLavy-Emanuel]

This is actually very clear. Thanks. I like the way you integrate different teachings into one understanding. I'm curious about your own experience... it seems obvious that you are active as a "character" in the world, with a certain direction to your actions, and even certain "agendas" (as the wish for this channel to thrive, for example). Would you roughly say that there is just an allowing of the personal tendencies to "run" as they do, and still abiding "at the center of the circle" (as they say in Tao)? I really am curious to hear from you more about this ...

[@slaturwinters1828]

Atman is the Pleroma, the fountain head of all energy, the path to enlightenment is so that eventually we return to it as pure as we were when we left, after experiencing the material world (Maya)

[@rahul00711]

Hi Jason, so the liberation is for whom? Is it for Jeeva? Coz Atman is always in it true nature, unattached and only illuminating the content of mind? But also Jeeva is also a thought of the mind, then who is getting liberated?

[@advaitaatma]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos Jason

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my dear friend. Love your name.

[@jclcrow2621]

Thank you so much for these. Very helpful in my emerging understanding

[@lhntr2]

you're such an underated person. wauw you really understand..

[@SithSolomon]

Jivatman is soul,Paratman is spirit . The lower and higher part of the Atman. Which connects to Brahman the ultimate reality

[@garysnider3000]

I think I am starting to have some understanding of Atman and Brahman. Thank you.

[@RC0921]

Great as usual.

[@FrancisFurtak]

Got it. Does anyone know where the ego came from? Thanks!

[@nrbysf]

Hi Jason, I ain't sure you will be notified after 11 months. (I refreshed the page accidentally, so this is the second trial.) First, clarify I am grateful for your videos. I am not sure what we can experience, we can't experience Brahman, but when we realise our true Self does it mean we experience Brahman as Atham in us? I have experiences with Advaita Vedanta, good and bad, as deep as high... I could discuss this more, but not this time. :P One thing what I learnt is that no experience will last because what we are is where everything comes from, so everything that we can experience will disappear. Relating to this something is not clear about Net-Neti for me when you talk about the three states of Waking, Sleeping and Deep Sleep. I am not this, I am not that, I am none of these three states. So I don't know because you didn't mention, how is it, but here is what I learnt about Neti- Neti. Please tell me what do you know about this... the first time, when I heard about Neti-Neti I didn't know "this" and "that" refer to two different things. To the absence and to the presence. Therefore, I am not when I have an experience of Atman and nor when I experience the vasanas of my personality. But I shouldn't be attached to none of the two. Right? Having insights is not equal to knowing I Am That. Thanks :)

[@kiavaxxaskew]

"before the big bang" are you referring to Ayin?

[@CaptainSanchez]

Thank you so much! Great video! Learned very much. 😃

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Glad it was helpful brother.

[@jeremiahmilazzo1446]

What about past life memories , like how narada can pass from one life to another retaining and remembering who he is

[@cliveburks]

I see Atman as the Brahman energy in me. I like the idea from the Buddha that we need to meditate to find out what we really believe. Dharma is a guide but I don’t want to get too tied up in heady philosophy of terms. I find it better to read Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. I am currently reading The Dhammapada and also The Upanishads both by Eknath Easwaran. Thanks for your take all griss to the mill.

[@mjlucielamontagne5923]

Again! Thank you so much "Jason". You always make those motions so much simpler and accessible that I acutally understand.

[@marilynwarbis7224]

We are threefold. So far as I'm concerned, we are Atman (Self); Soul; and personality (self).This is based on my esoteric readings. These three areas are different vortices of energy. It is said that when we become one with Atman (the Self), we find it more compelling than the most powerful drug. Christians claim that God is three-in-one and we are made in God's image. Yes, the different terminologies of the different religions can be confusing. I like Jason's explanations.

[@dinawalsh3988]

It really all depends on your own understanding of the Soul and Atman. I use both these words interchangeably because it is the closest word that we have in English that describes the Atman. The Soul is already whole and one with THE SUPREME BEING. It is pure Undifferentiated Awareness.

[@yashobantadash6670]

Great explanation of Atman brother 😊🙏

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you dear friend.

[@Theborderlined]

amazingly clear, thank you

[@LordUhtred1]

Great knowledge, thank you.

[@Buffachip]

Great explanation "undifferentiated consciousness."

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend.

[@moustafanabizada9203]

Thanx great explanations... really straight to the point...

[@ml-ec5dw]

15.00 - my understanding is that we are not 'identified' with the Brahman, we develop to experience being Brahman, as we are it. Brahman is essentially who we are.

[@AtmanGoldenAge]

Verse 5 (Note 3): Âtman -- In this ever changing world there is one changeless being as witness of these changes. This permanent ever-seeing being is Âtman.

[@bryantcofty2709]

So essentially, Brahman is the ultimate all encompassing source of EVERYTHING both gross/physical and subtle/causal/non physical and even beyond those "labels" and Atman is the representation/manifestion of Brahman in the form of "human" consciousness/awareness/sentience? If that's "approaching" an appropriate understanding of these "concepts", what about other sentient creatures/animals? I'm also curious about NDEs. Is the consciousness that NDE experiencers speak of, pure unmanifested (non physical) awareness of the subtle and/or causal body? I'm assuming it's not the 4th level consciousness (the Sanskrit term escapes me).

[@cpadman5800]

You explained very well about pure consciousness ( Atman). Atman is the True Self. Atman is not the soul in the western sense. When Buddha said "Anatma " or no-self, he actually meant your ego. How can he deny the ever-present witness consciousness, that is the atman in Hinduism? The sukshma sarira ( subtle body) somewhat corresponds to the soul in the western sense. and not the atman ( pure consciousness)

[@aizenkresniknightroad1402]

When you mention Brahman Taoism came into mind... The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The Nameless is the origin of Heaven and Earth; The Named is the mother of all things.

[@kathymichaels2108]

Thanks a lot Jason. I've been practicing Vipassana, there's a ten day course on youtube with SN Goenka...its best obviously, to do the ten day retreat but I'm starting to see benefits now from practicing at home.

[@ml-ec5dw]

I stopped at 13.47 - I dislike the term Self, although I understand it as meaning that which we are on a fundamental basis stripped of the baggage that we collected when we became aware of ourselves, when passing out of childhood (infancy). I prefer the explanation of Atman as the universal consciousness immanent within ourselves, which due to our mental schema (see psychology) we are disconnected from psychologically.

[@saloniaurora]

I'm a Hindu(though don't identify myself as one) and you're right about the Atman :)

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I appreciate it my friend. Thank you for watching.

[@allenmorgan4309]

As the Jiva I can say that I have experienced the Self many times. The more we dip into the Self the easier it becomes. For me I just have to remove "I" or self from my mind and the Lord appears. My experience of God is: The true Self is the true controller and its not a you or a me. It is the inner man the true person that is beyond identification with body, mind or emotions. It is the image of God within us. It is what all true religions point to because humanity is of divine origins and yet we are deluded by the ego which is our body, mind identification. We have to let go of the "I" by recognizing that we are not the doer. The means by which we come to this realization is our spiritual path. There is no "I" or self or ego in anything in reality. Ego or self is an illusion that doesn't exist that the mind overlays onto whatever is happening and claims it for itself. To see the truth we have to come to the realization that God is the only doer and that everything is predetermined and that we have no control whatsoever. We are powerless. We are not the doer of actions or the thinker of thoughts. We don't have a body, mind or a consciousness. We don't own anything and we don't have anything. When we come to that conclusion all that is left is pure awareness itself without an "I" attached to it. That is the realization of Brahman, the true Self of all. The more we come to this realization the more we merge with Atman, which is the eternal Brahman. The Atman is like the drop in the ocean of Brahman and the entire ocean can be seen within the drop. The macrocosm is reflected in the microcosm. We are each the reflection of all that is. We are transformed by this shift in perspective from a perspective that is focused on "I" to one that is focused on Brahman. It is a revolution of the mind. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opjFkqKchd9obs0

[@mrkang1154]

Can I say, Brahman is the Headquarter, Atman is the branches, which attached with every individual Jiva. If Jiva is getting well connected with Atman, then Atman will connect with the Brahman the Headquarter. This create the situation of "Aham Brahmasmi" (i am one with Brahman)

[@rajendrarajasingam6310]

I am in favour of dualism. But still your understanding and expression is marvellous.