Self-enquiry involves cultivating awareness of one’s inner self by asking questions such as:
I. Who am I? : I am a human Being. Human component which is unique has unique worth outside and being component which is the core or the centre is united inside. Essentially, I am unique outside -united inside. Hence, every human being has unique worth on this planet, but we are all connected and united in the centre, much like the internet. Every thought, feeling & action has ripple effect in the existence.
II. What am I? : I am infinitely atomic stuff like anything else in this existence. I am superficially represented as body, mind and emotions in our ecosystem. I am deeply represented by atomic stuff or spirit.
III. Where am I? : I am on this planet as a living being in this infinite existence.
IV. How am I? : I am a species- specific living- being with relative and limited perception and can be in perception- less state for example during deep sleep, the womb life.
V. Why am I?: I am here on this planet to enjoy a transient or temporary journey, during which I need to create meaning to life and contribute towards society.
What we experience is lower self which is superficially made of physical self, psychological self, emotional self and ecological self. What we really are, is higher self / pure self/ever-present self/brahman/Allah etc.…