Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
Chapter 6
This subtle egoism is also wiped out by being established in that state of identity with the eternal, because by having no affinity for matter and its evolutes, egoism which is a fragment of Matter, comes to an end. It means, that Yogis of Action and Knowledge, become free from egoism, with the passage of time. But, the egoism of a Yogi of Devotion perishes in the very beginning, as he becomes God's. A Yogi of Devotion, possesses the traits of friendliness, compassion etc., for all beings (Gita 12/13), which are rarely found, in the Yogis of Action and Knowledge. It means that a devotee, following the Discipline of Devotion, regards himself as insignificant from the very beginning[1]and he develops the virtues of politeness, friendliness, compassion and self-satisfaction etc., during the period when he strives, and these virtues attain maturity during the state of perfection. Therefore, subtle egoism, of a devotee perishes. So the Lord has called such a devotee, the best. |
References
- ↑ A devotee regarding himseltinferior to a blade of gears, being more tolerant than a tree, showingrespect to others without expecting respect from them, always should chant the name of the Lord.