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General Discussion / The ego
« on: February 01, 2014, 07:37:47 PM »
Dear friends,
I would like to invite discussions on our ego and whether our ego really deserves the harsh treatment that it is generally given when assoicated with spirituality.
Isnt it the same ego which enables us to take to sadhana and to remember Bhagavan and thus his teachings which are synonymous with his name.
It seems the ego tends to take on a dual role like a character who plays a hero and villain in the same movie.(hence fictitious).
When outward turned, it seems to be inclined towards evil propensities and when inward turned leads us to the divinity within ourselves.
Hence instead of brow beating the ego,as sadhaks, we should be thankful that it has turned over a new leaf and pray that it gets the strength to make the ultimate sacrifice i.e itself .
Regards,
Anand Sundaram
I would like to invite discussions on our ego and whether our ego really deserves the harsh treatment that it is generally given when assoicated with spirituality.
Isnt it the same ego which enables us to take to sadhana and to remember Bhagavan and thus his teachings which are synonymous with his name.
It seems the ego tends to take on a dual role like a character who plays a hero and villain in the same movie.(hence fictitious).
When outward turned, it seems to be inclined towards evil propensities and when inward turned leads us to the divinity within ourselves.
Hence instead of brow beating the ego,as sadhaks, we should be thankful that it has turned over a new leaf and pray that it gets the strength to make the ultimate sacrifice i.e itself .
Regards,
Anand Sundaram