“Who Am I? – Door to the Infinite”: Mooji’s Profound Exploration of Self-Inquiry and True Existence

Mooji’s teachings offer profound insights into self-inquiry and the nature of true existence. The recent satsang titled “Who Am I? – Door to the Infinite,” held on June 14, 2024, encapsulates a deep exploration into the fundamental question of self-identity.

The questioner shares a personal experience of diligently watching satsangs, yet feeling something was missing. The perennial practice of listening to satsang provided temporary relief, but not lasting peace. Mooji asks a crucial question — if only one piece of advice or exercise could be taken from his teachings, which would it be? The questioner answers, “Who am I?”

This introspective query, “Who am I?”, is significant because it transcends thought, analysis, and triggers a profound inner stillness. Mooji explains that the question isn’t merely a mantra but an invitation to deep introspection. The ‘I’ represents one’s primary, most intimate reference. Without ‘I’, there is no basis for experience or knowledge. This ‘I’ is the root of all perceptions and knowledge, making it imperative to understand its true nature before engaging with the world outside.

Every experience, thought, and relationship reports to this ‘I’. Understanding ‘I’ is fundamentally important, as it underlies our personal sense of being. Mooji emphasizes that all teachings, ancient and modern, converge on this inquiry into the nature of ‘I’. Without this understanding, one risks becoming entangled in subsequent identifications and experiences that follow ‘I’.

Mooji elaborates that ‘I’ represents consciousness and all experiences unfold within this consciousness. He challenges seekers to introspect deeply, asking “Who am I?” rather than turning outward. This inquiry into the self is the most potent and transformative pursuit. It pushes beyond the limitations of the mind and into the realm of pure awareness, where the true self resides. This awareness of ‘I’ transcends the temporal and phenomenal.

Consciousness, which brings the sense of ‘I am’, pervades all experiences yet remains consistent and unchanging. When contemplating ‘Who am I?’, seekers must move beyond intellectual responses and embrace experiential understanding. The ultimate realization lies beyond verbal or mental constructs, attainable only through direct inner experience.

Mooji urges seekers to remain with this question, allowing it to reveal deeper truths. The inquiry is not aimed at finding conclusive answers but at undergoing a transformative exploration. It requires one to go beyond the conditioned mind and into the silent presence of pure being. This deep introspection reveals that all phenomena, including the sense of an individual self, arise in the space of unchanging awareness.

The journey of self-inquiry, though challenging, is the path to true liberation. Mooji advises seekers to sit with the question, letting it stir their being, and to avoid distraction by secondary intellectual pursuits. This focus on self-inquiry aligns with the essence of Mooji’s teachings and provides a direct route to self-realization and freedom from the illusory ego mind.

For those who resonate with these teachings and wish to delve deeper, consider exploring Mooji’s book, “An Invitation to Freedom: Immediate Awakening for Everyone” by Mooji. Engage with the embedded video to experience the transformative power of Mooji’s guidance directly.