Mountain climbing, Deep-sea diving, Walking on space - Is this the True Heroism?

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The essential nature of an individual is Divinity; whose strength is that of the unconquerable spirit. But, this hero has reduced himself to a zero, and is groveling in fear and falsehood! To achieve his nefarious plans, man is demonstrating courage and confidence. Once his mind is set on vengeance or crime, man becomes a fierce animal, ready to inflict wanton cruelties. Or the heroism is channeled into mountain climbing, deep sea diving or walking on space, or other adventurous acts.

But, the most heroic adventure of all, the conquest of the senses and of their pulls, is yet beyond him. When the senses challenge him he/she yields, instead of challenging them in return and overpowering them. Consider only the masters of their own impulses and passions as true heroes. And, no other.

Baba - Divine Discourse, November, 1971

 

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