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इष्टोपदेश
[96-100
Egotism is the greatest devil, Which robs divinity of the self, Confines its vast glorious heights, Into dark nasty physical cells. 96 To curb the sin of egotism, Life should be made to ever grow, From low to high, from dark to light, From self-conceit to love of all. 97 This is in brief the story of truth, Conveyed to us by sages of yore, So let us take this truth to heart, And make our lives free and vast 98
Blessings 51. Living at home, or in woods,
Who pays his heed to these sermons, And with the help of knowledge gained, Under all events keeps the same. 99 Mindless of honour and disgrace, Follows the path of love and grace, Is sure one day to attain the goal, Of perfect and beauteous soul 100
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