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Edging God Out: The Subtle Trap of Ego
- 2025/04/29
- 再生時間： 44 分
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Are you aware of the subtle ways your ego might be shaping your life and hindering your spiritual journey? This episode explores on what ego truly means, how it subtly influences our thoughts and actions, and its role as a barrier to divine connection. Discover wisdom from various spiritual traditions and practical steps, including the power of humility and meditation, to loosen ego’s grip.
0:00 – 0:14: Introduction: Topic of ego as the final of five vices.
0:14 – 4:48: Defining Ego: What it is, the “Edging God Out” concept, and why it’s negative.
4:48 – 7:06: Perspectives on Ego: Views from Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
7:06 – 14:46: Recognizing and Practicing Humility: Practical steps for identifying ego and cultivating humility in daily life.
14:46 – 19:35: The Role of Meditation: How meditation helps in seeing our true self and transcending ego.
19:35 – 23:06: Connecting Ego to Other Vices: How ego relates to desire, anger, greed, and attachment.
23:06 – 27:06: Illustrative Story: The Mahabharata story of Arjuna and Farbariq highlighting true vision beyond ego.
27:06 – End: The Solution: Humility and Gratitude: Emphasizing the importance of surrendering to a Guru and practicing constant gratitude to overcome ego.