Thiya Belaku - Nov 2013

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Editorial
Living a life with motive is intentional and living
in a society without ego is called an Art of Living.
A long tradition in many cultures has evolved of
dividing life into two parts : in the first phase,
from childhood to middle adulthood, we are
becoming individuals, learning the way of the
world and asserting ourselves in the demand of
family, work and society. In the second phase,
which begins according to JUNG with the middle
crisis, we begin turning inward, re connecting
with the center of our being. In the first phase we
build and develop our ego and in the second
phase we transcend and surrender it.
Imagine an onion. If you were to peel one layer
after another, all you get is more peel because
there is no core. There is no such thing as ‘I’
either. What we refer to as the ego is the pride you
feel about yourself. Every person has ego about
something – work, success, family and fame. Ego
creates a distinction between one self and other.
Everyone is born without a name, but after birth,
a person identifies with a name. He forgets he is
in the world to serve humanity.
The two main causes of ego remains knowledge
and wealth. A person who has these two
components, but is also involved in spiritual
practice such a ritualistic worship, reading
scriptures, embarking on pilgrimages, chanting a
mantra or meditation, has much less ego.
Depending on thoughts and emotions, our ego
could lead to anger, hatred, belief in one’s own
prowess and the desire to constantly strive to
acquire personal happiness. The more the ego you
have, the more loss and unhappiness you
encounter. If a proud, beautiful woman grows old
or is ill and her beauty fades away, she will be
unhappy. If a rich man conscious of his wealth
and power, suddenly loses that wealth, he will be
miserable. Sometimes psychological unhappiness
due to ego is more painful than physical distress.
I did or It was me who did or I am the maker…..
is ego but without eliminating it, one cannot
obtain true knowledge. Theoretical knowledge is
useful if utilized
to improve one.
If this is not done,
that know-ledge
turns into ego
and leads the
intellect astray.
Please try to
eliminate ego,
Start with
becoming aware
and owing up to
your defects; stop pointing out other’s defects.
Inculcate humility towards people and value
everything as God’s creation. Develop an attitude
of learning and listening. In learning, one becomes
aware that, I know nothing; by listening to others,
we enhance our patience, love respect and
tolerance; these reduce our ego.
When a person expects or demands respect or
praise, it only fosters his ego. Talking incessantly
about oneself, one’s family or one’s happiness or
sorrows shows an attachment to the body. But not
talking about oneself, attachment to the body
automatically reduces. These steps reduce ego.
Watch how you react to situations. Do you say
things you regret later? Learn to control reactions
and introspect, instead.
Selfishness is another common source of ego,
whether physical, oral or psychological. In speech,
avoid words like ‘I’ me, mine to reduce the ego.
Do actions for others and not just for yourself.
Playing with Children helps, as you forget your
status and your ego! Think of others, not of
yourself. Ask yourself the eternal question, who
am I? The answer lies within you. Look within
and you will wholeheartedly say, “I am no one.”
Sridhar S. Suvarna
Editor-in-Chief
THIYA BELAKU
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Nov., 2013 | Vol. 2 Issue No.2
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