Spiritualenlightenment is a universal subject and quite difficult to define.It actually refers to the concept of self realization which can beachieved by years of dedication, meditation and spiritual growth.Self realization is a hindu concept of looking into ones's innerself.The concept of 'self' is more important which helps people thinkabout something that is beyond their body and physique. It isimportant to realize that there is something else- something morethan our body or brain power that guides us. When one attains selfrealization it removes the fear of death from the mind. A person whoattains self realization knows that the mind or atma never dies-it isthe body that loses its vibrancy and deteriorates with the passing oftime.

Selfrealization is difficult to attain and in order to attain this blissan individual has to master meditation and yoga. Spiritual growth isa part of attainment of what many refer to as God Realization. It isa common belief that to get peace you need to concentrate and followthe principles set by your religion or the teachings of our religiousidols. This is true, but you need to attain spiritual enlightenmentand spiritual growth to rise above the rest. You need to concentrateon your ownself and wash out the feelings of greed, jealousy,anxiety, frustration and lust. You need to realize that materialthings do not and will never control us. You need to be enlightenedon your real self.

Ifyou wish to sum up spiritual enlightenment you can say that when anindividual learns something very deeply and gets involved in thesubject, the subject sinks inside the heart and becomes a veryimportant part of the individual. If this state can be achieved whichis profound and true, it is referred to as spiritual enlightenment.But this is not easy. There are many who claim to have achievedenlightenment, but is it so easy? Self realization or attainingspiritual enlightenment is not possible without the blessings of aspiritual leader and spiritual counselor. Today, spiritual counselinghas become quite important and many individuals are resorting to it,to attain heights of spiritual growth. No matter how old you and howeducated you are spiritual counseling is beneficial for allindividuals. Once you are under the guidance of your spiritualteacher you realize how immaterial some material cravings are.Individuals who attain spiritual growth have drastic changes in theirself being. Their belief system changes and so with it their actionsand goals.

Thereare many nervous minds and tensed people who are frustrated andexhausted with the daily routines and anxieties of life. They seekGod realization to attain a little peace and this is when theirjourney to spiritual growth starts. The inner thoughts, fears anddesires are all transformed. Everything changes your life. Patience,tolerance and peace are all part of spiritual growth andenlightenment. Spiritual counseling helps people to know the bestways to live a life, how to feel better and satisfied with all Godhas provided us and how to tackle greed, jealousy and untruths oflife.