Kumbhakonam,
April 6, 1953.
We have to watch our ego frequently. Soul keeps on believing all kinds of stuff in the mind as a result of "I " (ego). When insulted even a little bit, mind does not keep quiet. The reaction has already begun in the mind. Ego is a function of the prakruti (nature) and there is a push of inspiration of prakruti behind it. Getting rid of an ego is one of the hardest and most needed work in the path of sadhana. For the soul that has perseverance and care and feels that he does not have a choice in this matter, always being alert regarding this, it is not impossible to accomplish this meaning it is doable. Keep on telling the mind repeatedly that we have to be free from this kind of "I"ness. Let this sip through each and every aspect of your understanding. Try to recognize it as soon as it lifts its head. When that happens act and behave in such a way so as to eliminate it or its effects.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Pokar
Edition 4; pages 122 - 123.
April 6, 1953.
We have to watch our ego frequently. Soul keeps on believing all kinds of stuff in the mind as a result of "I " (ego). When insulted even a little bit, mind does not keep quiet. The reaction has already begun in the mind. Ego is a function of the prakruti (nature) and there is a push of inspiration of prakruti behind it. Getting rid of an ego is one of the hardest and most needed work in the path of sadhana. For the soul that has perseverance and care and feels that he does not have a choice in this matter, always being alert regarding this, it is not impossible to accomplish this meaning it is doable. Keep on telling the mind repeatedly that we have to be free from this kind of "I"ness. Let this sip through each and every aspect of your understanding. Try to recognize it as soon as it lifts its head. When that happens act and behave in such a way so as to eliminate it or its effects.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Pokar
Edition 4; pages 122 - 123.
