when an attempt is made for self – appraisal by asking such questions and honest answers are sought to them, the good and evil traits inherent in character can be easily classified.

We must ask ourselves whether the evil traits for which we dislike others, are present in our character ? whether we have those vices for which we despise others ? are we giving treatment to others the like of which we would not like for ourselves ? whether  the shortcomings  we are preaching others to reform are part of our own character ? Do we actually possess those qualifications for which we expect praise and status ?  when an attempt is made for self – appraisal by asking such questions and honest answers are sought to them, the good and evil traits inherent in character can be easily classified. The task is, however, very difficult. Each one of us suffers from the weakness of self – prejudice. Eyes are always looking outwards, without an awareness of happiness behind retina. Ears, which are sensitive to external sound are incapable of hearing the continuous beat of sound of air passing through the lungs . we generally do not like people who point out our weaknesses. In absence of any previous experience, one feels bewildered while attempting self – apprasail. No one undertakes analysis of one’s own character. Hence the process is not effective unless a capacity of strict impartial judgement is developed for identifying one’s own weaknesses .With this it becomes very easy to take up the next phase involving proper apprasail of status of personal character with a view to attempting reform.