The Self although always ever present, is not the ultimate realization, for it is a step togards becoming I AM THAT I AM transcending the self to become selfless. Being in the Ever Present self is a great achievemnt for it itself requires a deconditioning of all tendencies regardless of culture and social condition as well as attachments and identification of the mind as the self. This is a great task of purification, essential for further realization. Then,,, that which is pursue in whatever name is desired “direct realization of the ever present but forgotten self” or “indirect realization of the ever present but forgotten self” relates to the extend of contamination or lack of it in our present condition of life experience. Still, all taught by all our ancestors regardless of country, religion, culture or social status of origen is of great importance to further puruse the road to I AM THAT I AM or the selfless divine true state.

Subdue the mind,
mirror of the self,
for the self,
transend the self,
I AM THAT I AM.

Let not the mind blind us.