What Is Ego? | A talk by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Whats exactly is ego? Where does it come from? Why is it there? How to overcome it? All these questions and more answered in eye opening talk. 🌟 *Good Karma, Ego, Positivity & Living with Wisdom* 🌟 In this enlightening talk, Gurudev beautifully explains the deeper aspects of karma, ego, tolerance, and relationships, while also sharing powerful ways to cultivate positivity and inner fulfillment. ✨ --- 📘 *Key Insights from this Talk:* 🌱 *Good Karma vs Bad Karma:* Karma is not just about actions, but the state of mind behind them. Actions done with tension or ego become bad karma, even if they seem “good.” Actions done with a happy, free mind become good karma. 🙏 *What is Ego?* Thinking of yourself as separate or special (better or worse) is ego. Ego shows up as lack of comfort, simplicity, belongingness, or humanity. Don’t fight ego; embrace simplicity and belongingness to dissolve it. 🕊️ *Helping Those Who Have Passed Away:* When we are peaceful, loving, and immersed in meditation or bhajans, the departed also benefit from that energy. 🌸 *The Power of Words and Beliefs:* Never speak or believe in lack; it invites more lack. Ancient wisdom spoke of Astu Devata who affirm our words with “Tatastu” (so be it). Feel and affirm abundance—prosperity and love follow where attention goes. 💞 *Relationships & Tolerance:* Fights often arise even among those who love each other; it’s part of human nature. Recognize that the person is not their behavior—the same consciousness exists in all. Holding on to this understanding brings harmony. 🌟 *Asking for What You Need:* True desires arise naturally and deeply; they must be fulfilled. There’s no need to overthink about asking—when the thirst arises, you ask. 🔹 *Three Aspects of Purity (Daksha):* 1. *Mind:* Pure feelings and intentions 2. *Speech:* Sweet and uplifting words 3. *Action:* Honest and effective deeds Only when all three are aligned do we attain perfection (*Siddha*). --- World-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free and violence-free world. Gurudev founded The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that is engaged in stress-management and service initiatives across the world. 💫 *Wisdom to Remember:* Experience abundance to attract abundance. See the consciousness behind the person, not just their behavior. Cultivate purity in mind, speech, and action for a fulfilling life. ✨ Learn Sudarshan Kriya the world's most powerful breathing technique: https://aoliv.in/learnsudarshankriya Do Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe to the channel! Subscribe to Gurudev's Channel:    / srisri   Listen to Gurudev on Spotify: Talk- https://open.spotify.com/show/75Wx1Zy... Meditations - https://open.spotify.com/show/6INVWvh... Follow Gurudev on Instagram:   / srisriravishankar   Like Gurudev on Facebook:   / gurudev   Follow Gurudev on Twitter:   / srisri   Follow Gurudev on LinkedIn:   / srisriravishankar   Visit Gurudev's website: https://www.srisri.org Visit the Art Of Living website: https://www.artofliving.org #Gurudev