Aspirants Guide

Author(s): Atmanandji Maharaj
Publisher: Shrimad Rajchandra Sadhna Kendra Koba

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ASPIRANT'S GUIDE
nourishing its rival infatuation in the form of pride. Thus ignorance and perverse practices are the causes of non-attainment of the virtue of humility.
CULTIVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMILITY
Pride that annihilates humility is said to be eightfold by the great sages (Acharyas). The Development of humility becomes simplified and quick success is achieved, if one knows the following eight forms of pride : 1. Pride of Knowledge :
One may acquire multifaceted and vast knowledge as a result of studying scriptures, constant discussion with other aspirants (Satsanga), and the arduous practice of concentration in the presence of an enlightened preceptor. At this stage, if one prides himself on this learning and looks upon others as low and insignificant, this is known as the pride of knowledge. 2. Pride of Worship :
When several types of human and super- human virtues become manifest within oneself, when one's fame spreads all over the world, and when one wins regard, honor and worship from emperors, wealthy people, sheriffs, great ascetics, and scholars, at this stage, if one looks upon one's self as high and great in vanity, then this is known as the pride of worship. 3. Pride of Family:
Suppose one's relatives had been honored with ministerial positions in the government, or great saints, or a Nobel prize winners and so on, at this time if one boasts of one's greatness due to this ancenstaral superiority, then it is known as the pride of the family. 4. Pride of Race :
Suppose one's ancestors are of a high and noble family, such as Nagar Brahmins, Sisodiya Rajputs, or from some other respectable race and so on, at this time, if one boasts of one's greatness due to this, then it is known as the pride of the race. 5. Pride of Power :
One might be in the full bloom of youth and endowed with unique physical power, one might have cultivated grand eloquence that pleases and makes thousands amazed, one might have a sweet resounding voice or one might be blessed with the will
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