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A Very important look into the Spiritual Practice of Hinduism. The Wisdom of Sadhana Dharma is what has kept India a Nation for over 10,000 years of Existence. Please take time to learn about a different culture without feeling pressured . It is an excellent opportunity to the explore the world outside of what we commonly know within our own nations and our own cultures. It is our hope that you will enjoy this educational blog for the purpose understanding why we fight so hard to protect peaceful humans who are wishing only to enjoy a world of peaceful coexistence despite our many differences.
Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is the main Indian religion, but it is also a deep philosophy of non duality (Advaita) containing freedom choice in practices to reach freedom from ego
Ego is in the inherent nature of Jiva(Embodied Soul). The word Ego is used to convey the action that originate from "I" ness of the jiva.
Ego means considering oneself to be distinct from others and Brahman (God in his aspect as the Creator of the universe) or G-d, due to the physical body or due to the sanskars (Subconscious impressions) in various centres of the Lingadeha(Subtle Body).
In general, we can define ego as pride related to 'me', 'mine' 'for myself'.
Thoughts such as 'my body and mind, 'my intellect', 'my life', 'my wealth', 'my wife', 'my children, 'I should obtain happiness', etc. arise from ego alone.
'When we peel an onion, all that we get are only the peels and nothing at the core. Similarly, we will not find an object called "I", Eventually what remains is Atma-Chaitanya.( Divine Consciousness).
Video Courtesy of Jean-Luc Stump
A Very important look into the Spiritual Practice of Hinduism. The Wisdom of Sadhana Dharma is what has kept India a Nation for over 10,000 years of Existence. Please take time to learn about a different culture without feeling pressured . It is an excellent opportunity to the explore the world outside of what we commonly know within our own nations and our own cultures. It is our hope that you will enjoy this educational blog for the purpose understanding why we fight so hard to protect peaceful humans who are wishing only to enjoy a world of peaceful coexistence despite our many differences.
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| Zemira Eli Natan Executive Director International Unity for Freedom and Equality |
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| Jean-Luc Stumpf International Director - France International Unity for Freedom and Equality |
Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is the main Indian religion, but it is also a deep philosophy of non duality (Advaita) containing freedom choice in practices to reach freedom from ego
Ego is in the inherent nature of Jiva(Embodied Soul). The word Ego is used to convey the action that originate from "I" ness of the jiva.
Ego means considering oneself to be distinct from others and Brahman (God in his aspect as the Creator of the universe) or G-d, due to the physical body or due to the sanskars (Subconscious impressions) in various centres of the Lingadeha(Subtle Body).
In general, we can define ego as pride related to 'me', 'mine' 'for myself'.
Thoughts such as 'my body and mind, 'my intellect', 'my life', 'my wealth', 'my wife', 'my children, 'I should obtain happiness', etc. arise from ego alone.
'When we peel an onion, all that we get are only the peels and nothing at the core. Similarly, we will not find an object called "I", Eventually what remains is Atma-Chaitanya.( Divine Consciousness).
Synonyms for the Word Ego on the Psychological Level
Ahankar (Ego)
Ahambhav (Awareness of the Self)
Pride
Conceit
The "I"-ness
Types of Ego
G-d's Ego: The word Ankhar is derived from the words Aham (Ego) and Akar (Form). When the form dissolves, only ego remains. At that time "I"-ness manifests without dvait (Duality), that is only Brahman (G-d) exists. "I"-ness that is devoid of Ego itself is Brahman or G-d.
Man's Ego- Already defined
Pure Ego- Considering oneself to be distinct from Brahman, that is, having awareness of the self through dvait.
Having Awareness only of the existence.
Having a bhav (Spiritual Emotion) that 'I belong to others and others are mine'
Pure Ego remains until the existence of the physical body.
Impure Ego: When the mind, chitta, intellect and ego are created, and when their creation attains a peak, we can assume that the antahakarana (The inner sense organs consisting of the conscious mind).subconscious mind, intellect and ego) has fully developed. All activities for obtaining worldly happiness take place with the help of ego. With regard to intellect and ego in the Kaliyug (Era of Strife), we can say that complete development of intellect implies considering ourself as the body (Having body-awareness), For obtaining physical pleasures, the height of wisdom used is intellect. Ego refers to complete development of the intellect- H.H Kane Maharaj Narayangaon, District Pune, Maharashtra.
Awareness of the existence due to the physical body or due to sanskars in the centers of the lingadeha like temperamental characteristics, desires , likes and dislikes , etc. is termed as impure ego. Depending on the thoughts and emotions, this ego can be either satvik (Sattva-predominant), rajasik (Raja-predominant) or tamasik (Tama-predominant). These three types of ego are known as ahamtraya or trividha aham.
Tamasik Ego- Taking self credit is known as bhutadi or tamasik ego.
Rajasik Ego- Constantly striving for happiness is called taijas or rajasik ego.
Satvik Ego: Ego related to sacrifice is called vaikrut or satvik ego.
Source: Spiritual Practice for Destroying the Ego
Textbook of the University of Spirituality
Compiled by H. H. Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale and Mrs. Anjali Mukul Gadgil
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