I wasn’t born to follow. Neither were you.
When we entered this world, we were free — untouched, undefined. No identity, no religion, no labels. Just a spark of life with infinite possibilities. But before we could take our first steps, the world handed us roles. It gave us a name, a caste, a place in society — a carefully crafted identity designed by others, not chosen by us.
From that moment, the illusion began.
They called it education, but it was programming. They taught us how to obey, not how to think. They told us what to remember, not what to question. They measured our worth in grades, defined success as a job title, and convinced us that fitting in was freedom.
But something never felt right.
Inside us, a voice whispered this isn’t it. This can’t be all there is. You may have heard it too. That subtle discomfort. That silent rebellion. That desire to break free from the system and find something real.
This book is born from that voice.
The Awakening and Breaking the Self Illusion is not another feel-good story. It’s not here to motivate you for a day. It’s here to disturb you, to shake your foundation, and to tear down the false self you’ve been told to worship. It is a call to arms not with violence, but with awareness. With truth.
Because once you see the truth, you cannot go back.
You are not your name. You are not your degree. You are not the expectations society has placed on your shoulders. You are the awareness behind it all. And when you strip away all those layers, you return to your original state free, formless, and infinite.
From that nothingness, everything becomes possible.
This book is for the misfits. The rebels. The ones who ask, “Why?” when the world demands silence. It’s for those who’ve always felt different, who know deep down that they were born for more than just survival and social approval. It’s not a guide. it’s a revolution of thought.
And every revolution begins with awareness.
About the Author
Saurabh Katiyar comes from a humble background the only son of a hardworking farmer and a devoted homemaker. From a young age, he saw the cracks in the system and decided not to just survive in it, but challenge it.
He is currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy from ICAI, holds a graduate degree from CSJM University, Kanpur, and is completing his post-graduation from IK Gujral Punjab Technical University. With over six years of teaching experience in the commerce field, Saurabh has taught students from high school to CA-Intermediate level not just syllabus, but self-awareness.
His vision is clear: Education must liberate, not limit. He believes in nurturing minds that question the norm and awaken to their true potential. With every class, every word, and every page, he strives to create thinkers, not followers.
His second book, The Fading Bond Between Teacher and Student, is coming soon.
You don’t need permission to be free.
Start with truth. Start with yourself.
Connect With Me
Website: www.saurabhkatiyar.com
Email: saurabhkatiyar19997@gmail.com
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