Fwd: Humility

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Hare Krsna. The Blessed Lord said: Fearlessness, purification of one's existence, cultivation of spiritual knowledge, charity, self-control, performance of sacrifice, study of the Vedas, austerity and simplicity; nonviolence, truthfulness, freedom from anger; renunciation, tranquility, aversion to faultfinding, compassion and freedom from covetousness; gentleness, modesty and steady determination; vigor, forgiveness, fortitude, cleanliness, freedom from envy and the passion for honor--these transcendental qualities, O son of Bharata, belong to godly men endowed with divine nature. GITA 16:1/3 Humility has been given as virtue or characteristics of a sadhak (spiritual aspirant) in Gita. The term "mardavam" in Gita 16:2 means "softness". This is a divine property. An opposite of humility has been described in Gita as "paurushyam" -

toughness, rigidity, arrogance as a demonaic property. No divine property in a person can ever generate pride - if it is existing really in him.. Pride generates only out of sense of deficiency - for concealing deficiency existing deep within. Even otherwise when the property has only manifested in you, and in reality it is the property of divine only - where is the question of pride? The moment pride comes, the divinity goes. Pride is demonaic property. If humility is there, pride can't be there, if pride is there, humility can't be there. Arrogance, pride, anger, conceit, harshness and ignorance--these qualities belong to those of demoniac nature, O son of Prtha. GITA 16:4 In this verse, the royal road to hell is described. The demoniac want to make a show of religion and advancement in spiritual science, although they do not follow the principles. They are

always arrogant or proud in possessing some type of education or so much wealth. They desire to be worshiped by others, and demand respectability, although they do not command respect. Over trifles they become very angry and speak harshly, not gently. They do not know what should be done and what should not be done. They do everything whimsically, according to their own desire, and they do not recognize any authority.