Where We Are

(Self-evaluation)

Our Purpose & Program depends on Assumption/ Understanding

In UHV1, we have seen that knowingly or unknowingly, we have assumed some purpose in life and we have some program for the fulfillment of
the set purpose. This setting up of the purpose and program depends upon our assumptions about:
1. Human Being
2. Existence
We had some assumptions about these two before UHV1 And now these assumptions have been modified through the process of self-exploration
that we went through in the UHV1 course.
Let us look at some details of this shift in our assumptions.
Goal of this Course (UHV2)
1. To explore the human reality (its being, basic aspiration, its fulfilment), particularly the Self, in more depth
Self is central to human existence
2. To explore deeper into the nature and existence as co-existence
− co-existence is central to existence
− everything that we see in nature and existence is the natural expression and unfolding of this co-existence
3. To understand the role of human being in further detail, in the light of the above
− To understand the co-existence
− To have the feeling and the thought of co-existence
− To live in co-existence in mutual relation with human being and the rest of nature
Shift in Our Assumptions / Understanding through UHV1
Assumptions Before UHV1 After UHV1
Body ? Self Body
Human Being = Material ? Units submerged in space
Existence = Happiness
Purpose = [through sensation, feeling Consciousness Material
Program = from other] ? Continuous happiness and
Accumulation of physical prosperity
facility (unlimited!) ? (Happiness is to be in a state of harmony)
To understand and to live in harmony (at all levels of
being – human being, family, society, nature/existence)

UHV1 is focused on:

1. To initiate the process of self-exploration in you
2. The realization that human being is co-existence of Self and Body Which in turn leads to the following shift in perception

Assumption: ‘Human Being is Body’ HHH Knowing: ‘Human Being is coexistence of Self and
Purpose: Expectation to live with continuous
HJFJ happiness Body’
(effort to be made outside and not within – I am OK, Purpose: Desire to live with continuous happiness
problem is with others) (effort to be made within and then outside)
Seeking happiness through physical facility, sensation & Continuous happiness = To be in harmony at all levels
feeling from other of being
Requirement of physical facility is undefined/unlimited Physical facility is required only for nurturing,
Program: Accumulation of physical facility protecting and right utilisation of body. Need of PF is
(unlimited!) defined, limited in quantity
Program: To understand & to live in harmony at all
levels of being
 With UHV1 following must have happened – Your Qualification for UHV2
1. You have concluded that this content about the existential reality is relevant for you. It is your own need to understand it in depth
2. On the basis of the effort you have put in to understand this content and to live accordingly, you have concluded that
− You have to work on your Self first
− You are responsible for your happiness and unhappiness;
The other or the situations are only a triggering point
3.You are able to see that you are the co-existence of Self and Body. While most of the effort you may have been making are for fulfilling the
needs of the Body; you expect/desire to further understand the co-existence of the Self with the Body and live accordingly
4.You are able to see that the whole existence is not just material; there is space and submerged in space are material as well as consciousness
units
Your Qualification for UHV2 – Rephrased for Self-evaluation
1. Your attention is beginning to be drawn toward your Self
− Shift from thoughts like "I am special; I have to dominate over others"
− You have started thinking about “what is my real goal, as a human being”
− You have started becoming aware of your desires, thoughts & expectations
− There is less contradiction within.
2. You are realizing that the goal is more than 'accumulation of physical facility'
− You are thinking about prosperity (versus accumulation of physical facility)
− You are able to see that everyone can be prosperous
3. You are realizing the significance of relationship
− You can see that feeling is central in relationship
UHV2
Module 1: Introduction The Aim of UHV2 (Self-evolution)

UHV2 is designed for the further shift

The focus of UHV2 is to help for the second shift to take place, i.e. to see that:
‘The Self (I) is central to human existence Body is used as an Instrument'

The need of the Self is continuous happiness [Need of the Self(I)]

Which is fulfilled by

1. Understanding co-existence [Activity of Self(I)]

2. Feeling & thought of co-existence

This is expressed naturally in the form of

1. Mutually fulfilling behavior with human being

2. Mutually enriching work with rest of nature
3. Participation in larger order
leading to undivided society and universal human order

Understanding through UHV2

Realizing:
‘The Self (I) is central to human existence Body is used as an Instrument'
- Desire of Human being is for
 continuous happiness (to be in harmony) – Need of Self(I)
- Which is fulfilled by – Activity of Self(I)
1. Understanding of co-existence
2. Feeling and thought of co-existence
Two important points to be noted are:
1. The need for the feeling of prosperity is a part of being in a state of continuous happiness (to be in harmony at all levels)
2. Expression in mutual relation with human being and rest of nature, in terms of behaviour and work, is a natural outcome of understanding
of co -existence and feeling & thought of co-existence.

Total Shift through UHV1 and UHV2

Realising: ‘The Self (I) is central to human existence

Body is used as an Instrument'
- I desire for continuous happiness (to be in harmony) – Need of Self(I)
- Which is fulfilled by – Activity of Self(I)
1. Understanding of co-existence
2. Feeling & thought of co-existence
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V
2

Understanding: ‘Human Being is coexistence of Self (I) & Body’

- I think/desire for continuity of happiness & prosperity. Physical facility is required for nurturing, protecting and right utilisation of
body
- My program is to understand & to live in harmony at all levels of being
U
H
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1
Assuming: ‘Human Being is Body’
- I expect continuous happiness & prosperity from physical facility,
sensation & feeling from other. Requirement of physical facility is undefined/unlimited
- Accumulation of physical facility is my program
Understanding through UHV2

Realising:
‘The Self (I) is central to human existence Body is used as an Instrument'
- Desire of Human being is for
continuous happiness (to be in harmony) – Need of Self(I)
- Which is fulfilled by – Activity of Self(I)
1. Understanding of co-existence
2. Feeling and thought of co-existence
Two important points to be noted are:
1. The need for the feeling of prosperity is a part of being in a state of continuous happiness (to be in harmony at all levels)
2. Expression in mutual relation with human being and rest of nature, in terms of behaviour and work, is a natural outcome of understanding
of co -existence and feeling & thought of co-existence

Recapitulation from UHV1 – Basic Human Aspiration and its Fulfilment

Basic Human Aspiration and its Fulfilment

1. The basic human aspiration is for continuity of happiness and prosperity

2. This is fulfilled by living in human consciousness, by ensuring right understanding, right feeling and physical facility

3. Transformation from animal consciousness to human consciousness is ensured through human education-sanskar

4. Living with human consciousness provides the base for ensuring justice and order leading to undivided society and universal human order.
Understanding about Human Being and Existence
Human Being –Self is Central to Human Existence Body as an Instrument of the
Self
 Self (I) Body
The transaction between the Self and the Body is only of information
(no material transaction is taking place)
Instructions from the Self to the Body
Sensations from the Body to the Self
The decision for every transaction is made by the Self. The decision to send instruction to the Body. The decision to read sensation from the
Body.
I am the Seer
Seer” means the one that sees / understands
e.g. If you are given something in your hand and you conclude that it is a pen, it is not your eyes that concluded
this. It is you that concluded this. The Self (I) sees via the eyes – the eyes don’t see themselves
Like that all the 5 senses are just the instrument that enable the Self (I) to see something outside
Just like you see outside, you can also see ‘within’, without using the body for sensation
e.g. You can ‘see’ that you are feeling happy, getting angry...
Thus, the Self (I) ‘sees’ or understands, sometimes with the help of the body, sometimes without the help of body
The Body is used as an instrument
I am the Enjoyer (Experiencer)
“Enjoyer” means the one that experiences happiness / unhappiness
I am the one that feels enthused or depressed. I am the one that feels angry or delighted...
I am the enjoyer, the experiencer
I am the Doer
Doer” means the one that does, who takes decision to do
I am the one who decides. I decide what to do, what not to do...
I may or may not use the body to do – what I think of is my decision. I do that thinking within myself (there is no
role of the body in this)
If required, the body is used to express my decision
The Body is used as an instrument
Basic Human Aspiration –Continuous Happiness and its Fulfillment
Continuous Happiness as the Basic Human Aspiration
In the light of investigation made so far, we can now see that:
Basic human aspiration is for continuity of happiness. Aspiration for feeling of prosperity is in fact part of this
continuity of happiness. This is fulfilled by ensuring right understanding, right feeling and right thought.This right
feeling and right thought is called Resolution. Resolution in all aspects of our living calls for clarity about these
different aspects of our living- in the self, with the body, in relation with human being and nature.
Understanding Human Being and its Expansion
Right Understanding
Right understanding is essentially seeing the essence of the reality as it is, i.e. seeing the part that is definite,
universal and continuous
Participation of Human Being with Rest of Nature
Preservation (enrichment, protection and right utilization) of rest of nature
Prosperity, fulfilment of human needs (in a manner that preserves nature)
i.e. by:
▪ Protecting its innateness
▪ Protecting and enriching its inheritance
▪ Making right utilization of nature, in line with its activity
(or at least not violating their innateness, inheritance or activity)
. Understanding Human Being and its Expansion
Knower, Known and
The Process of Knowing
To be Known [Existence]
There are many formulations of what is to be known.
Basically, it is having the right understanding or having the knowledge of:
3.1.1. Human Being
3.1.2. Existence
3.1.3. Human Conduct
Awakening Activity of Contemplation, Understanding & Realization
Realization: of Co-existence
Existence is Co-existence, which is in the form of units submerged in space
Every unit in Nature is:
1. Energised in space
2. Self-organised in space, exists in a definite order
3. Recognises its relationship with every other unit and fulfills the relationship in space
I am a unit of consciousness in space
I am energised in space. Activities of desire, thought, expectation… are continuous in me
I am self-organised in space; I exist in a definite order
I have to rightly recognise my relationship with other units and fulfill it. When I do, I feel happy, when I do not, I
feel unhappy…
With this realisation, I live with authenticity, in continuity
Understanding: of Harmony (Self-organisation) in Nature
All units in Nature can be classified into 4 orders. These units are connected to each other; there is a relationship
of Mutual Fulfillment amongst them (Self-organisation or Innateness of 4 orders)
There is complimentarity in Nature, no opposition
This definiteness leads to a feeling of bliss
When I understand this, I am determined to live in a mutually fulfilling manner with every unit in existence
Contemplation: of My Participation in Larger Order
What is my role in existence
What do I have to do as a Human Being, What is valuable for me as a human being
What is my participation in larger order… self, family, society, nature/existence
What is my value in existence (Human Value)
Relationship of Mutual Fulfillment with Human Being → Mutual Happiness → Undivided Society
Relationship of Mutual Enrichment with Rest of Nature → Mutual Prosperity
Participation or Natural Characteristic in nature 4 orders → Participation in Larger Order → Fulfillment of Human
Goal, Universal Human Order, Human Tradition
On the basis of understanding my participation in existence, I can see that I have a definite role to play as a
human being. Then my desire is to fulfill that definite role – on this basis my desires become definite
When I understand that Mutual fulfillment is inherent in Nature, I am assured that there is provision for fulfillment
of these definite desires.
This leads to a feeling of satisfaction/contentment