The practice of protecting one's inner essence as a spiritual responsibility, grounding boundaries in self-preservation rather than selfishness.
Atman-raksha means protection of the self, the innermost soul. Mirabai's life was a continuous act of atman-raksha—she protected her spiritual autonomy against family pressure, social shame, and attempts to control her. This concept reframes boundaries as sacred duty rather than selfishness. To protect your atman is to honor the divine spark within you; it is a spiritual practice. When we establish boundaries, we are saying: my inner light matters, my spiritual integrity matters, my capacity to love authentically matters. This framework helps us move beyond guilt when we say no. We are not being unkind; we are being faithful to something greater than social approval. Atman-raksha is love expressed as fierce protection of what makes us whole.
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