Share the wisdom of Sri Sri Ravishankarji - 32.

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Dear friends and devotees,

 

Bhakti is eternal.

 

Share the wisdom of His holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji

 

32. PRAISE

 

Often when you praise, you praise in comparison to someone else. In order to

praise one person, we put down someone else and when we want to point out

someone’s mistake, we praise another.

 

Some praise too little, and some are too shy to praise. Some are not

accustomed to praising and just forget to do so. Some praise with motives, and

some praise just to elevate. Others praise themselves in order to hide their low

self – esteem. But real praise dawns in a blossomed state of consciousness.

 

The praise that comes out of an elevated state of consciousness simply arises

from the nature of consciousness and is quite different. Normally praise comes

out of craving and pride. Praise that comes from a heightened consciousness

always comes out of fulfillment.

 

Praising can elevate the consciousness and bring enthusiasm and energy. But at

the same time it can bring arrogance. Praising is a skill.

 

When someone praises you, do you take it without shying away? Accepting praise

without shyness is also a skill.

 

Contd . . . 33.

 

With love and regards,

 

Sastry.

 

 

 

 

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