Geeta Marg · 16.4
Burden of Ego
दम्भो दर्पोऽभिमानश्च क्रोधः पारुष्यमेव च। अज्ञानं चाभिजातस्य पार्थ सम्पदमासुरीम्॥
What does Bhagavad Gita 16.4 mean?
Hypocrisy, arrogance, excessive pride, anger, harshness, and ignorance, these are the marks of one born with a demonic nature.
How can I apply Gita 16.4 in daily life?
When we try to appear better than others or boast of our wealth and status, we grow distant from our own people. Humility is the quality that connects us with others and softens the mind.
Krishna's teaching
Krishna teaches that ego is the darkness of ignorance, while humility is the light of knowledge.
Affirmation
Setting down the heavy burden of ego, I find rest in my natural simplicity.
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