The eye is seer. The form and colour, the seen. That, eye, is the seen and the mind is its seer. The witness alone is the Seer of thoughts in the mind and never the seen, according to Drig Drishya Viveka, verse 1.
Our eyes perceive a myriad objects in their field of vision, yet they cannot simultaneously observe themselves in this process of viewing, and, hence, remain separate from these objects. While the objects before our eyes change, the essence and role of the eyes as instruments of vision remains constant. Once these objects are viewed, the mind takes on the role of the seer. Powering the mind is our consciousness – spirit, breath, life initiating the entire process of viewing to begin with. Hence, this makes our consciousness, our spirit, the ultimate Seer.
The Seer and seen can be a filtration through a consciousness hierarchy – beginning with core values and humanity, progressing through the mind, wisdom and intellect, and finally through the eyes of personal likes and dislikes. Such an approach fosters a more profound connection with others, ultimately creating a more mindful and compassionate world, where each action and choice reflects our highest Self.