Be Vigilant about Spiritual Ego (Silent Retreat) - 15th Oct. 2015

Name: Be Vigilant about Spiritual Ego (Silent Retreat) - 15th Oct. 2015
Uploaded: 2015-10-15
Duration: 13 min 45 s
Description: Ananta discusses the 'spiritual ego' as the final hurdle in awakening. Learn how to identify the sense of specialness and the importance of gratitude and vigilance.

October 15, 201513:4533 views

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Ananta warns against the spiritual ego, which uses Advaita concepts to mask a sense of personal specialness. He emphasizes that true awakening is marked by humility and gratitude rather than the arrogant claim of being enlightened.

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The spiritual ego is the last stand of the ego, pretending to be the enlightened person.

Specialness and gratitude cannot coexist; gratitude is the litmus test for the absence of spiritual ego.

Vigilance is required until the last breath to ensure that truth is not used to serve the person.

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