Eschew Ego and selfishness to raise in the spiritual height.

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Several times the ego in me rises its ugly head. Yes, it never considers the possibility of one being a mere instrument in the Divine hands of the Lord. Unless we shed this demon "ahamkara" and "mamakara", nothing is going to be beneficial for us in the long run. If we are satisfied with meagre gains in life, which do not last long, why should we hanker for such 'passing shows'. Every individual in this world knows well that a temporary status is not at all good. It torments us with fear of losing the temporary status. Hence, all hanker for permanant benefits. If it is a job, we want permanant one. We strive to get in govt., or banks, wherein pension is assured. We are not happy with rented houses. We hanker after our own houses even if it is a small one. Likewise even in mundane activities, we are after permanant gains. But the pleasure we derive from these worldly gains are short lived. We can not be sure of our survival for life is short and imponderable. Even if you possess all the riches, and all the pleasures, what is the guarantee, you will live upto the ripe age to continue enjoying the benefits. Many of us might have heard the story of King Yayadi, who was not satisfied enjoying carnal pleasures of life. When he became old, his desires never left him. Hence he prayed. It was revealed to him, that he can exchange his old age with any of his sons and get back the youthliness. Though all his sons refused for the barter, the youngest agreed for the exchange. He embraced the youngest son and got his youthful look and energy. His son became old. But even after enjoying many pleasures in the earth and heaven, his desires were not satiated. We recall here, as you pour ghee in the fire, in the yagnas, the fire rises its fiery tongue all the more seeking to devour everything. Hence the wise avoid feeding the senses. In turn the senses will get rid of the bad desires. Now King Yayadhi became wise and relinquished the youth of his son back to him and he became old but wise. Sairam.