I thought we were supposed to abandon the ego. Or am I thinking of eggs?
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Shantanu
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I think too many eggs can do one harm, but ego is another matter: it assists our survival with dignity.I thought we were supposed to abandon the ego. Or am I thinking of eggs?
Perhaps. But if the ultimate goal is to shed all illusions of the world that is held by the ego (yes, I realise that is an oversimplification) then one must also let go of the ego.
Shantanu
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That is interesting: why is that the ultimate goal:is it something to do with moksha or liberation?
Yes, moksha or ultimate liberation is to let go of all illusions, including everything the ego holds onto and become one with the supreme (however one may define that as.)
Again I realise that is an oversimplification. My apologies.
Shantanu
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I like the theory you are pronouncing: but would say that being on the truth path and speaking the truth and continuing with fight against truth and justice are not signs of ego and do not prevent the attainment of moksha or liberation as long as one remains in permanent surrender to God (Sri Krishna/Durga)
I’m not fighting against or for any truth. A person is free to follow whichever path suits their disposition and indeed try to attain whichever goal sounds reasonable to them.
But, I personally would consider those to be signs of the ego. By all means, fight against injustice on this earth. Of course, that is admirable.
But attachments to the earth are strong.
Ego is a snake in the grass, waiting to come out when you least expect Him. That's why bhakti is so important. It makes you look up to something, somebody, at least. Same is true for having a Guru.
Shantanu
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One fights against injustices by exposing the truth, that means seeking the truth at all times and this is accomplished by being at one with truth or truth accommodation (saty-advaita). For this one must exist and so all efforts are directed to survival. This attitude has nothing to do with ego. It is the work of a jnana yogi.
Eh, I’d rather have a bbq and have a drink with friends.
Shantanu
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That is certainly worth contemplating but I must know the truth of my God-realisation first.
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If you must, I’ll keep the food hot and the drinks cold for ya!
Shantanu
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Since I have become a Born Again Human Being and so turned over a new leaf, I will socialise.If you must, I’ll keep the food hot and the drinks cold for ya!
Socialising is good for humans, I find.
I laughed. Ya think? Although i suppose that certain personality types of a certain opposite nature perhaps ought not to be socializing. It could lead to fisticuffs, or worse.
Indeed. Mental health is also a concern. At work we need to have certain employees work at different times due to conflicting personalities and even conflicting mental health issues.
Shantanu
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We can always share our experiences on line even if we live far apart.
Indeed. What a time to be alive.We can always share our experiences on line even if we live far apart.
Shantanu
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I am sorry for my rigid views on abnormal sexual behaviour earlier; I am open to reconsider my views in order to practice Existentialism.