Is self realization the same as enlightenment

Practically both mean the same.It is important to understand the differences.It is waking up to a new and higher level of reality which allows us to see.Enlightenment also means liberating self from cycle of birth and death forever.What is the definition of self?Dominated by a bloated ego… we failed to realize existence of our soul atman, the spirit within!

First let me begin by stating that these three are not the same.Listening to this understanding is enough.No—it is the ability to.The question of what does it matter if i come to realize the true self in this temporary appearance as a body? leads to a deep discussion on happiness, wh.Of course nothing is written in stone here.As per bhagavad gita, self is our true inner self… our consciousness, the spirit within that resides in our heart!