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What is individuality? || Acharya Prashant (2014)
Acharya Prashant
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Individuality
Personality
Mind
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Meditation
Knowledge
Awareness
Consciousness
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that individuality refers to one's very essence, which exists beyond the grasp of the intellect and conceptualization. He distinguishes this from personality, which is the sum of experiences and traits acquired through the mind. While personality is diverse and personal, individuality is neither same nor different, as these are mental concepts. He emphasizes that the mind and body are merely tools or agents for the expression of individuality, comparing the mind to a dancer that should dance to the tune of the beyond rather than its own. When the mind operates on its own, it manifests as personality; when it acts as a messenger for the beyond, it reflects a truthful personality.