Guest guest Posted December 13, 2002 Report Share Posted December 13, 2002 Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur writes in the Sri Caitamya Siksamrta The six enemies are lust. anger, greed, pride, delusion and envy. If they take control of the mind, man becomes sinful. To desire those items that are necessary for minimal daily existence is not lust, but to aspire for more than this is called lust. Following this lust puts us in various difficulties. If desires are not fulfilled, anger results. From anger comes quarrelling, harsh words, fighting, murder and all sorts of sinful actions. Greed overtakes us by degrees, until we commit sinful activity to fulfill it. Pride is the tendency to think oneself great. Human beings actually attain gentle behavior when they begin to think of themselves as very insignificant. If we think of ourselves as servants of God, pride will not possess us. Delusion means ignorance. Not being able to tolerate another person's elevated position is called envy - the root of all sin. If overcome by any of these six enemies, then a person is afflicted with citta vibhrama or illusion. Citta vibhrama leads to atheism. Atheism is of two types: conviction that God does not exist, and doubt that God does exist. This is also a type of illusion that we see repeatedly in this world. Insane people are usually atheists as well. In a healthy state, some people have faith, but when insanity strikes they lose their faith. When they become normal, they also regain their faith. Some insane persons may chant day and night, but when asked about it, they say that they are God. Laziness is also considered a sin, and must be avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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