Seeing Through Reality unto God

Abstract

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis is one of the most translated and published work among the world literature. Though it is classified under the genus of mystical literature it may be considered a major contribution to classical and modern anthropology because of its psychological insights. Thomas uses ‘imitating Christ’ as a powerful formula to liberate spiritual aspirants from blindly submitting to various guidelines put into operation by social, cultural, anthropological and psychological ambience they are constantly exposed to. For Thomas, Jesus serves as a model for the person of the spirit, a fully liberated person. While we are by nature focused on selfpreservation and our own position, a confrontation with the inner reality of Jesus completely breaks through our perspective and alters it once and forever. He persuades the candidates to muse a paradigm shift that will reorient and enable them to explore and enjoy the unchartered realms of human potential and possibilities.