According to Ramcharitmanas, eight ego of a person: Know how to protect them
In Indian scriptures, ego has been described as the greatest enemy of human life. In Sri Ramcharitmanas, Goswami Tulsidas has explained in detail how the ego covers the intellect of man and causes its destruction. According to Tulsidas ji, the ego is not only limited to external appearance or pride, but it is the form of eight types of tendencies hidden within the mind, which removes the person from religion, virtue and happiness. Let’s know what these eight ego are and what are the ways to avoid them.
It is a message of Ramcharitmanas that ego, whatever form the ego, causes destruction. Maryada Purushottam like Shri Ram teaches us that humility, devotion and service are the true power of life. The eight ego of Ramcharitmanas are obstacles of our mind, which try to wander us from the right path. By recognizing them and adopting the right conduct, we can not only make our life happy, but can also find a better place in the society. Adopt this knowledge and make life successful by reducing your ego.
Ego
Proud of beauty is the most common ego. A person is so fascinated by his form that he feels, his beauty is his greatest strength.
Example: Shurpanakha tried to humiliate Sita ji by boasting on his form and youth.
Chaupai
Roop Lavanya Tanu Abhimana, Chahti Samar Nij Bal Gahi Thana.
Meaning: In the pride of Roop and Lavanya, a person uses his force in the wrong direction.
How to avoid: Beauty is temporary, karma and character are the real attraction.
Ego of force
Pride on physical strength distracts a person from religion.
Example: Ravana and Kumbhakarna used their power in ego, which caused them to destroy.
Chaupai
The force was done in the magnificent world, the wisdom binu is destroyed.
Meaning: Only the ego of force takes the person on the path of destruction
Ego of knowledge
Proud of knowledge forces a person to despise the intellect of others.
Example: Ravana rejected Vibhishan’s policy as he was proud of his knowledge.
Chaupai:
Binay na humin jaladhi root, three days passed
Meaning: Here the word root reflects egoist, which is stubborn despite being intelligent
Ego of money
Money changes the nature of human beings and he starts thinking of others as inferior.
Example: Even Ravana’s immense wealth could not make him humble.
Chaupai
Dhanu Dhari ego
Meaning: In the ego of wealth, a person forgets his religion.
Ego
A proud person forgets his deeds.
Example: Ravana was proud of his dynasty that he is the son of Vishrava Rishi, but karma was opposite.
Ego
The pride of penance makes a person think that he is superior to others.
Example: Ahiravan used his tenacity for evil.
Puberty
The pride of strength and beauty in the young age takes a person on the wrong path.
Example: Shurpanakha’s behavior was the result of this ego.
Ego
The pride of post and rights is the most dangerous.
Example: Ravana misused his position in the ego of being the king of Lanka.
Chaupai
Ego blind sub -lok, neither nearest Kaal bhai injury
Meaning: A person immersed in ego does not understand the killing of time.
Measures to avoid ego
- Adopt humility: Always respect others.
- Service sentiment: Selfless service erases ego.
- Satsang: Saints and good people.
- God remembrance: Meditation and devotion brings humility.
- Self -determination: Review your deeds.