Ahankar me teeno gaye Dhan Vaibhav aur Vansh
Na maano to dekh lo Raavan, Kaurav, Kans
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English Translation:
Arrogance destroys all three—wealth, prosperity, and lineage.
If you doubt it, look at the fate of Ravana, Kauravas, and Kans.
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Ego is a silent destroyer.
Ego or arrogance destroys everything a person holds dear: wealth, power, prosperity, and even the honor of one's family and lineage.
No matter how great one's achievements or status are, arrogance eventually leads to downfall.
No matter how powerful, learned, or wealthy an individual may be, once ego takes root within them, their downfall becomes inevitable.
If you want proof, look at the fate of King Ravan, the Kauravas, and Kans.
Despite their immense power, boundless wealth, and vast empires, their ego and arrogance blinded them, and in the end, they lost everything.
Ravana was a scholar of unparalleled intellect, a great ascetic, and the emperor of the golden city of Lanka.
The Kauravas possessed a vast kingdom, a massive army, and extraordinary might.
Kansa, too, was an immensely powerful king.
However, ego and arrogance narrowed their vision so much that they strayed from the path of truth and righteousness, unable to accept even the sound counsel offered by their own kin and wise advisors. Ultimately, they met their downfall.
Therefore, we should always remain humble.
If there is one flaw against which one must be most vigilant in life, it is ego.
Humility elevates; it makes a person great and brings them closer to the Divine, whereas ego leads them astray into a darkness of their own making. Ego is a fire that first consumes the very person in whom it originates. It clouds a person's judgment, robs them of the ability to accept the truth, and fills them with a false sense of pride regarding their capabilities, wealth, status, and knowledge.
Having a sense of self-respect is not wrong.
Self-respect is a virtue, but overestimating ourselves and developing an extreme ego, considering ourselves superior to others, and harboring arrogance are not.
It is said in the Scriptures, "Where ego ends, that is where the doors to wisdom and divine grace open.
Therefore, we should strive to follow the path of truth and righteousness while staying humble and being respectful to others.
" Rajan Sachdeva"
Wonderful life-altering advice we should all try to follow 🙏🏼
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DeleteWonderful description with befitting examples of " EGO", " ARROGANCE" and consequences in terms of fall of mighty kings n their kingdoms. As a matter of fact, quoted instances are result of an apt formula which is:
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In above-mentioned cases, response was ego compliant and hence outcome was downfall.
On the other hand, Lord Ram responded to event of 14 years seclusion with positive and humble way and was confered upon title of "Maryada Parshotam Bhagwan Ram"