Browse articles

JOURNEY INTO THE FREEDOM OF THE SOUL (Dec )

Vol. 12Dec 2017English

Summary

"Journey into the Freedom of the Soul" (December 2017) explores the concept of spiritual liberation through self-discovery and inner transformation. The text emphasizes that true freedom arises from understanding and transcending ego-driven desires, which often bind individuals to external validations and material pursuits. It argues that societal constructs, fear, and attachments create mental barriers, preventing people from experiencing genuine autonomy. The journey toward soul freedom involves cultivating self-awareness, embracing vulnerability, and releasing deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior. The author highlights practices such as meditation, introspection, and surrendering control as essential tools for this process. By letting go of the need for external approval and confronting inner shadows, individuals can align with their authentic selves. The text also discusses the role of fear in perpetuating cycles of dissatisfaction, asserting that liberation begins when one stops resisting the present moment. Ultimately, the journey is framed as an ongoing, deeply personal commitment to truth and self-realization, leading to a state of inner peace and unshakable freedom.

Conclusion

The journey into the freedom of the soul reveals a profound transformation, where liberation is not merely an abstract ideal but a lived experience. It underscores the necessity of confronting inner constraints—fear, conditioning, and self-doubt—to embrace authenticity and self-determination. This exploration highlights that true freedom arises from self-awareness and the courage to redefine one’s existence beyond societal or self-imposed limitations. The outcomes are twofold: a deeper connection with one’s true self and a renewed engagement with the world, rooted in clarity and purpose. Ultimately, the significance lies in the realization that freedom is not a destination but an ongoing process, one that demands continuous reflection and action. By embracing this journey, individuals can cultivate resilience, creativity, and a sense of agency, contributing to a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

Article order

In this issue

Vol. 12
Sri Guru-ashtakamSri ShankaracharyaEditorialSwami AkhandanandaSri Ramakrishna, the Ideal TeacherSwami SmarananandaThe Guru–Disciple TraditionSwami GautamanandaThe Guru Power and Accepting the Disciples’ KarmaSwami SuhitanandaFunctions of A GuruSwami BhajananandaSri Ramakrishna as a GuruSwami ChetananandaWho is a Real Guru?Swami DayatmanandaThe Guru: A Defining Characteristic of Hinduism; Or Is It More than That?Swami AtmarupanandaGuru–Disciple Tradition in the UpanishadsSwami BrahmeshanandaWho is a Guru?Swami NityasthanandaCharacteristics of the Guru and the DiscipleSwami AlokanandaGuru: The Path and the GoalSwami IshatmanandaA Reunion StorySwami TyaganandaGuru: The Principle and the PersonSwami YogatmanandaGuru-Parampara in the Ramakrishna Order Sacred memories of some of the illustrious gurus of the OrderSwami AtmapriyanandaThe Guru-Mantra and Its VibrationSwami SunirmalanandaGuru-Shakti: The Power in the UniverseSwami SatyamayanandaGuru-Parampara A Perspective from North Indian TraditionsSwami AtmashraddhanandaGuru-Ṣoḍaśī Sixteen Verses on GuruSwami JapasiddhanandaThe Transformative Power of the GuruPravrajika BrahmapranaThe Guru is Like a Crystal BallPravrajika PrabuddhapranaThe Dispeller of DarknessPravrajika DivyanandapranaTeacher or Guru: A Christian Reflection on Deep Love for Just One MasterFrancis X. ClooneyWho Is the Guru? A Personal ReflectionJeffery D. LongThe Guru Phenomenon in IndiaPrema NandakumarDisciples of Sri Shankaracharya and Dashanami Sannyasi ParamparaSri Mahant Lal PurijiUntitled articleYUGAVANI: MOTHER’S COUNSEL (Dec )Holy Mother Sri Sarada DeviEDITORIAL: ARISE! AWAKE! (Dec )UnexhibitedDHARMA AND MUKTI (Dec )Swami VivekanandaSRI RAMAKRISHNA: A UNIQUE HUSBAND (Dec )SRI RAMAKRISHNA’S ADVICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS (Dec )SRI SARADA DEVI: THE IDEAL SAHADHARMINI (Dec )SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ON FAMILY LIFE: A GLIMPSE (Dec )RISHI IDEAL FOR SPIRITUALISING FAMILY LIFE (Dec )BRAHMACHARYA IN MARRIED LIFE (Dec )PURITY: THE GRADED IDEAL (Dec )UnexhibitedGRIHASTHA ASHRAMA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (Dec )GRIHASTHA DHARMA FROM RAMAYANA (Dec )GRIHASTHA DHARMA IN MAHABHARATA (Dec )SWAMI SAMARPANANANDAA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOUSEHOLDER: IN THE LIGHT OF YAJNAVALKYA SMRITI (Dec )SAPTAPADI: VOWS WITH STEPS (Dec )SIGNIFICANCE OF VRATAS: SAVITRI VRATA (Dec )Prema NandakumarLIVING TOGETHER: RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES (Dec )Gokulmuthu NarayanaswamyMINDFUL PARENTING: BE A NEUROSCULPTOR (Dec )UnexhibitedWHY CONNECTION IS THE KEY TO PARENTING (Dec )NALINA RAMALAKSHMIPEARLS OF WISDOM: TAITTIRIYA UPANISHAD (Dec )UnexhibitedPEARLS OF WISDOM: BHAGAVAN BUDDHA (Dec )UnexhibitedINVESTING IN EXCELLENCE (Dec )Arundhati BhattacharyaSPIRITUAL ROOTEDNESS AND RESPONSE-ABILITY (Dec )THE STORY OF TWO LAKH GIRLS (Dec )Safeena HusainJOURNEY INTO THE FREEDOM OF THE SOUL (Dec )Current articleLIVING FOR OTHERS IS BLISS (Dec )Dr. V. UmaSHRI MAHILA GRIHA UDYOG LIJJAT PAPAD (Dec )SMT. SWATI R. PARADKARVIVEKANANDA AND THE IDEAL WOMAN OF THE FUTURE (Dec )Anjana GangopadhyayTRUE TO MYSELF (Dec )UnexhibitedVEDICA SCHOLARS PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN (Dec )ANURADHA DAS MATHURMAHALAKSHMI LADIES DRAMA GROUP (Dec )GNANAM BALASUBRAMANIANTHE ORDER ON THE MARCH (Dec )

Original PDF

Inline viewer

Checking source PDF

The viewer will load here if the archive file is reachable.

Continue reading

Related articles

Jain Vidya

सच्चा धर्म

November -1988
Jain Vidya

अष्टपाहुड और जैन साधु

By डॉ. राजेन्द्रकुमार बंसल

April - 2013 - 2014
Jain Avenue

Karma Science and Spiritual Liberation in Jain Dharma

By Sulekh C. Jain, Bipin Doshi

April 2021
Jain Bharati

तत्त्व का ज्ञान : मुक्ति का सोपान

November - 2009
Jain Vidya

जसहरचरिउ में श्रात्मा सम्बन्धी विचार

By धीर्यांशकुमार सिघई

November 1985
The Maha Bodhi

Anagarika Dharmapala: Buddhist Reformer and Patriot

By Anagarika Sri Dharmapala

September 2020