About judgments, self -reflection and the power of internal transformation
The world often seems to be divided into two halves: in “good” and “bad”, “right” and “wrong”. One judgment follows the next, and yet the peace that we want always seems out of reach. In the middle of this global fragmentation, the Indian mystic reminds us Sadhguru To a central truth: “Take care of yourself and stop shared people into good and bad.” What looks like an invitation to ignorance or passivity at first glance is actually a powerful appeal for personal responsibility and social healing.
But what exactly does Sadhguru mean with this statement, and how can his message be understood in the context of other philosophical traditions?
The wisdom of the non-judgment
Sadhguru explains that our tendency to evaluate others mostly arises from limited perspectives. If we condemn someone as “bad” or “wrong”, this is often based on our own experiences, characteristics or prejudices – not on an objective truth. Such judgments create separation, conflicts and a subtle claim: “I am better because I perceive you as worse.”
Instead of looking at the world through these narrow categories, Sadhguru asks to look inside. He emphasizes that true change in the world is not caused by judgments, but by self -transformation. “If you take care of your own spirit, you not only clarify yourself, but also the world you touch.” This message coincides with profound philosophical insights that have been with humanity for centuries – and is also one of the Basic attitude of Mindfulness.
Philosophical parallels: judgments and personal responsibility
The idea of concentrating on your own inner development and questioning judgments is not an exclusive wisdom of the East. This message can also be found in western and other philosophical traditions:
- Epic and stoicism: The stoic philosopher epic said: “It is not the things themselves that worry us, but our opinions about things.” Like Sadhguru, he emphasized that our interpretation of the world determines our suffering. Instead of condemning others, he teaches stoicismto focus on what we can control – our own thoughts and actions.
- Buddha And the mindfulness: Buddha taught: “Direct your mind, not the world.” His philosophy is based on the idea that suffering arises from ignorance and false perception. When we evaluate others, we project our own inner conflicts. Buddha advocated cultivating compassion and loosening us from the illusions of “good” and “evil”.
- Marc Aurel: The Roman emperor and philosopher Marc Aurel wrote: “If you are angry about the misconduct of others, turn to yourself and consider whether you don’t make mistakes.” This thought is reminiscent of Sadhguru’s message: Instead of using energy to condemn others, we should use them to improve ourselves.
- Friedrich Nietzsche: In Beyond good and evil criticized Nietzsche The moral division of the world as “good” and “evil”. He asks us to go beyond these categories and deal with the deeper motifs and values. Like Sadhguru, Nietzsche sees the key to transformation in self -overcoming.
Constructive judgments vs. division
However, the message of the non-judgment does not mean that we should be blind to wrong or harmful behavior. Here is the difference between constructive judgment and that split:
- Constructive judgments: It is about evaluating actions or structures to improve, not to condemn. Such judgments are based on compassion and the desire to find solutions. An example is criticism of social injustices: it does not serve to reduce people, but to question and change systems.
- Divide splitting: This judgment is based on prejudices, uncertainties, to your own advantage or the need to increase yourself by reducing others. It creates separation without leaving space for understanding or change. Such judgments are destructive and block real dialogue. Should we listen to those who obviously try to split us?
Judge and dhe advantages for society
If more people took over the attitude of non-judgment and self-reflection, profound changes could occur:
- Fewer conflicts: Instead of constantly fighting each other, people could look for solutions together.
- More compassion: With the realization that everyone acts out of their own conditions, compassion would take the place of hostility.
- Individual responsibility: When people focus on their own transformation, a Companythat is worn by internal strength and integrity.
An invitation to self -reflection
Sadhguru’s message is not a call to passivity, but an invitation to self -reflection. It does not mean to tolerate injustice, but to look at the world with clarity and compassion. Not to divide others into “good” and “bad” is an act of maturity – recognition of the complexity and diversity of human existence.
If we stop fitting destructive judgments and instead deal constructively with ourselves and others, we can become a power of change. Perhaps this is the first step towards a world in which not separation, but unity rules – a world in which we no longer see each other through the eyes of the judgment, but through the lens of compassion.