Know Thyself

One of the most common refrains heard in our era of philosophy:


"Know Thyself"


There are countless commentaries on this simple statement.


But the statement yet stands, all alone and resplendent.


Know Thyself.


And let us add a statement to that to clarify a point - "And Speak the Truth".


Know Thyself. And Speak the Truth.

If your self-inquiry takes you in circles - ask the question -"Who is inquiring?"
If you are aware of your self-inquiry attempts - ask the question - "Who is aware?"
If you get a reply - "I am" - then ask the question - "Who is talking?"

And really go deeply into these questions till you find your self - behind, underneath and within all these words and commentary. Till you find yourself as the very awareness that makes all this thinking, talking, inquiry possible in the first place. It is so obvious that it is hard to talk about it, and hence is easily overlooked. And yet, without it, nothing will ever occur.