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undue pride in knowledge could be disastrous. We being to think we know all and
that we are doer and creator, we also tend to cause hurt to others. We think
we’re always right and expect every-one else to think so too.
MOST
TIME arguments in homes and offices are based on pride of knowledge. Just think
of the hugs amount of time we waste in arguments-life going down the drain, as
it were.Pride
of knowledge also keeps us from realizing god. We are born into a faith. We
could have just as easily been born into an other religion, isn’t it? Then why
become so dogmatic? There is one god. Few people take the time and effort to
make a comparative study of religions. If they did, they would find that there
are certain truths common to all religions. But instead, each believes his
religion is only way.In
every age, enlightened souls come to show humanity that there is one god, and
we are all his children. They point out that each religion is basically the
same and that each shows the same path to god. Customs and language may differ,
concepts may be different, but basic truths are the same.When
we are overcome with pride in our knowledge, we forget the true prepared to
listen to anyone. We forget the true purpose of faith and pay more attention to
rites and rituals.Even
when we go to an enlightened person who can show us the way to find god, pride
of knowledge may stand in the way of our progression. Often times, our pride
prevents us from following instructions accurately. We gudgeeverything by the
touchstone of our intellect. We alter everything according to what we like and
dislike. We take only the portion that fits our preconceived ideas. We may practices
teachings only partially and so get only partial results.Pride
of power, too, deters us from our inner journey. Pride of power means we try to
control others. We want to determine lives and fates of those around us. At
home, we try to run the lives of our family members. At work it’s the same
story. We try to force our views and ideas on others. We have seen how pride of
power has disastrous effects globally. Many a dictator has cruelly and
ruthlessly persecuted thousands of people only because he had the power to do
so. We may think we are all-powerful, but we must remember it is god who is
really all-powerful. If we wish to receive his compassionate and merciful to
others.Finally,
we have pride of wealth. We never think of wealth as a gift from god. When we
lose it we blame god. But when we gain it do we ever think of sharing it with
those less fortunate than us?We
should be grateful for money and its comforts but should not forget the needy.
We need to treat everyone equally, whether or not they have riches.Baba
Sawan Shing said THAT WHEN WE MEDITATE, IF WE BLOCK THE DOOR BY STANDING in it,
god cannot enter. But if step aside and wait, He will come. He will fill us
with his love, light and music. The more we empty ourselves of our ego, the
more god’s grace can enter us. This is the secret of humility.