Passage 23

In English

Strive to destroy the ego

Do not look upon as only an annual festival. Deem every night as a (holy night). Whatever and whenever you entertain sacred thoughts and contemplate on God, you have then and there. means goodness. It calls for the eschewing of egoism. Those who know Thelugu can see how the letter becomes by the shortening of the mark at the end of the letter . The elimination of the ego makes all the difference between and (a corpse). Every human being should strive to destroy the (ego). Unless the ego is eradicated, Divinity cannot be realised. Consider this example. Here you are, devotees who have come from distant parts of the world at great expense and trouble. Who sent you any invitation? Why have you come here? You have come to experience the love of . is moving amongst each of you with joy and laughter and filling you with happiness. It is because of 's abundant love that you are drawn to this place. If ego prevailed here, none of you would come here. It is the total absence of ego that attracts you to . This was the feeling that animated the of . Their only desire was to be near at all times and in any condition.