THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Why should we get rid of ego from our hearts, and how can we do that? Bhagawan clearly explains the truths, remembering which we can sublimate this ego.
God will tolerate anything but not anger and ego. He will not appreciate it. What is this ego? For what do we have ego? Is it for physical beauty or strength of senses or intellectual acumen or wealth? None of these is permanent. Ego breeds several other evil qualities. God has gifted every human being with such sacred and noble qualities: Satya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness), Shanti (Peace), Prema (Love), Ahimsa (Non-violence). Develop these qualities. Anger, jealousy, hatred are evil qualities befitting an animal. How can a person with such animal qualities be called a human being? A human being is one who has good qualities. Follow truth. Truth is God. Cultivate love. Love is God. Live in love. Unfortunately, today people are not making efforts to manifest sacred and noble qualities that are inherent in them. Ignoring their innate nature, they lead a life with qualities acquired from outside. The human body is like an iron safe. The Atma residing inside this iron safe is like a precious diamond. You are supposed to give value to the precious diamond-studded ornaments inside, not to the outer iron safe. There are invaluable ornaments like Satya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema, and Ahimsa inside the human body.
- Divine Discourse, Sep 05, 2006
