Note – more than merely reading the Scriptures, we must focus on understanding the Thathwam and introspecting (Mananam) on what we learned. Only through such constant application and observation of our own mind and its engagements, we can develop Self Awareness. Nothing else can bring the desired result.

Bh. 3.26.23 – 30

Now Bhagavatham says how Ahamkaram evolved from Mahath Thathwam and got divided into three types – Sathwik or Vaikarik, Rajasik and Thamasik. When the first imbalance occurred to the balanced Prakrithi it was Sathwik and called Vikaram represented by Sankarshana (with Sahasram heads and limbs). This means that if you feel that your ego is not limited to your own body, but to all bodies around you, that will lead to your omni presence. That will liberate you as you will feel that “I am present in every thing”.

Sathwik Ahamkaram causes the feeling that “I am the doer”, Rajasik causes “I am the senses” and Thamasik causes that “I am the body”. Sathwik gives peace, Rajasik gives sharpness and Thamasik gives laziness in action. All these associations affect your true nature (seemingly) and cause impurity.