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Yoga, Tantra, and Kevalá Bhakti (5)

[17] The term bhakti is derived as bhaj [...] devotional relationship with God out of selfishness. For that reason there are different [...] because it leads to degradation.

[22] Now even within this ideal state [...] here also there is some slight selfishness, because one shows devotion to [...] devotion with a slight tinge of selfishness is call ráganugá [...] altogether free from a tinge of selfishness.

[23] There is yet another type of devotion, which is free from even this tinge of selfishness. It is [the highest kind of] kevalá [...] non-attributional devotion is called a gopa.

“Ye Yathá Máḿ Prapadyante” (2)

[5] In fact, the best thing is not [...] devotion is motivated by too much selfishness, what will they ask? They will [...] they cannot hope to attain Him.

[9] Those who want the annihilation [...] thought. When they are dominated by selfishness, logic and reason can be of no [...] rájasika bhaktas [mutative devotees].

Why Are People Afraid of Intuitional Practice? (2)

[5] To run away from normal worldly [...] avoids obligations and shows extreme selfishness. Evasion of duty and selfishness are evil actions which must have [...] worldly life will be immaterial.

What Is the Way? (1)

[17] You can fathom only according to [...] a good deed. This will be sheer selfishness on your part, and nothing good [...] also do something more than that.

Two Hundred Mirrors (1)

[2] Now let us see which one amongst [...] mine only”? So it is not selfishness, it is a fact, it is a crude reality, [...] the Nucleus, towards that flower.

The Vipra Age (4)

[97] In the middle period [of Indian [...] social system built on a base of selfishness in order to smash it. He stood [...] karmaváda [doctrine of action].

[128] Neither the kśatriyas nor [...] it gets lost in the darkness of selfishness. So just as in the pages of ancient [...] from the mental shock upon losing.

[220] Thus vipra history is a history [...] that cleverness is tarnished by selfishness.

[253] Only the shúdras fail to [...] dominance of the vaeshyas due to selfishness, infighting and a lack of economic [...] scriptures to accomplish this.

The Speciality of the Fifth Fundamental Principle of Prout (1)

[17] Other examples can also be given. [...] psychology behind this is that where selfishness increases, attraction amongst human beings decreases.

The Role of Lord Krśńa (1)

[1] As mentioned before, there were [...] for the war was nothing but their selfishness. Each state was desirous of expanding [...] Bhumii are known as Ambastha).

The Practice of Art and Literature (2)

[37] Keeping this refrain in mind, they [...] are firmly entrenched in petty selfishness. Their pens may break into pieces, [...] pearls in the garland of victory.

[89] Yet those who are leftists in the [...] hyperactivity, which is based on selfishness. It seems as though they are deliberately [...] sáhityikas subsist.

The Kśatriya Age (1)

[70] There are tens of millions of people [...] with the blackness of their petty selfishness. These are the shúdras. [...] leaving any trace in its heart.

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 5 (2)

[23] Bhiiśańam: The one [...] themselves within the bounds of petty selfishness that are called the unit entities (jiivas), for their thoughts filled with petty selfishness have kept them limited and fragmented [...] frightening (Bhiiśańam).

The Intuitional Science of the Vedas – 2 (1)

[24] This Brahma is also the devourer [...] pain-laden identities of petty selfishness.

The Human Body Is a Biological Machine (1)

[41] So you see that the human body [...] fact in mind. If this is done, selfishness will not arise in the human mind [...] world they guide it adversely.

The Highest Category of Devotion (1)

[39] The closer one’s psychic propensities [...] is free from the least taint of selfishness (niśkalus’). Hence [...] through karma sádhańa.

Introduction (1)

[3] In these discourses, Shrii Shrii [...] endeavour and spiritual practice, the selfishness and greed which dominate people’s [...] through mutual cooperation and love.

The Fundamental Difference between Veda and Tantra (1)

[13] And just as one who fights against [...] and, rising above petty selfishness, identifies himself or herself [...] impaired under any circumstances.

The Excellence of God-Centred Philosophy (1)

[6] The followers of self-centred philosophy [...] self-centred philosophies, individual selfishness is the motive, as in capitalism.

The Dangers of Communalism (1)

[8] The policy was divide and rule. [...] It was based on emotion and mean selfishness. Henceforward, healthy politics [...] undivided India or divided India.

The Chariot and the Charioteer (1)

[17] The organs of a person whose mind-like [...] feed their individual or party selfishness by taking advantage of the weakness of the human mind.

The Call of the Supreme [in printed editions titled Invocation of the Supreme, pending correction] (1)

[17] The subtlest expression of mind [...] Their thinking is distorted with selfishness. One should not steal for the sake of keeping the mind pure. That is the correct approach.

Táttvika Diipiká (Dvitiiya Parva) (3)

[2] Asatya is just its opposite. Where there is no propagation of Satya people indulge in individual selfishness or group selfishness. The aim or object there is not [...] well-knit language and cunningness.

[4] You shall, therefore, preach only [...] work, big or small, they cling to selfishness. So, learning everything pure [...] persons with vested interests.

Spiritual Discourses (1)

[242] The devotee will not only sing [...] devotion. In their devotion lies selfishness. The devotees who are selfish [...] work. They will do maximum work.

Social Justice (1)

[57] No two things in this world are [...] of this right amounts to gross selfishness. As long as certain difficulties, [...] absolutely essential for existence.

Social Discourses (3)

[257] The artists or writers, before [...] superstitions and humanity’s petty selfishness, their pens may break into pieces, [...] in the very necklace of victory.

[304] The intelligent do not allow their [...] of action. When the impurity of selfishness enters every cavity of the mind [...] the fire of spiritual practices.

[305] Such a practice is just the reverse of meanness and selfishness; it is the effort to remove any [...] establish one in mental purity.

Social Defects in Gandhism (1)

[7] Only to those who aspire to realize [...] Consciousness] and are free from selfishness may be entrusted the guardianship [...] thus they will rule the rulers.

Shiva in the Song of Shiva (Discourse 19) (1)

[8] 5. One should proceed toward Parama Puruśa without the least thought of selfishness, and should not ask Him for anything. [...] me shelter at Your feet”.

Shivas Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 12) (1)

[18] Those who think that they can concern [...] átmamokśarthaḿ – the worms of selfishness will burrow deep into the human [...] considered an ideal way of life.

Shivas Teachings – 1 (continued) (Discourse 10) (2)

[47] All created beings have a natural tendency to move along a straight path. But out of cowardice, selfishness or sinful propensities, humans [...] mental world. That is, cowardliness, selfishness and sinful tendencies bring about [...] people are taught to think wrongly.

Sádhaná (Intuitional Practice) (1)

[27] (9) When the flow of the mind is not impeded by selfishness, narrowness, and superstitions that alone is mukti (liberation).

Publisher's Note (1)

[4] Yet in the course of fighting for [...] identifying and combatting forces of selfishness and vested interest.

Publisher's Note (1)

[4] Yet in the course of fighting for [...] identifying and combatting forces of selfishness and vested interest.

Párthasárathi Krśńa and Sáḿkhya Philosophy – 2 (Discourse 9) (1)

[18] Why did Krśńa wish [...] cannot stand. A strong current of selfishness or a flowing river of sin can [...] dharmarájya is established.

Our Spiritual Treatise (1)

[7] To attain Parama Puruśa [...] untarnished and free from the least selfishness. You feed the hens for your benefit; [...] self-interest, swallows poison).

Mantra Caetanya (1)

[15] There are several essential factors [...] cheating himself and indulging in selfishness. Service to humanity with a view [...] of the external physicalities.

Light Comes (4)

[93] Those who think that they can concern [...] átmamoksártham – the worms of selfishness will burrow deep into the human [...] considered an ideal way of life.

[400] You can of course argue that if [...] cannot stand. A strong current of selfishness cannot be contained by the sandy [...] Dharmarájya is established.

[566] All created beings have a natural tendency to move along a straight path. But out of cowardice, selfishness or sinful propensities, humans [...] mental world. That is, cowardliness, selfishness and sinful tendencies bring about [...] people are taught to think wrongly.

Justice (1)

[50] In most cases they are intelligent, but out of petty selfishness they rebel against society, country [...] included in this group of criminals.

Human Society Is One and Indivisible – 3 (1)

[5] One does not forget the fact that [...] forgetfulness is caused by the spell of selfishness. It is evident that the behavioural patterns of selfish people are the same everywhere.

How an Ideal Person Should Live (1)

[22] Yes, práńáyáma [...] service to the society, there is no selfishness in this because the austerity [...] of penance are greatly mistaken.

Economic Democracy (1)

[15] Nature has been kind enough to [...] Those who are guided by dishonesty, selfishness and mean-mindedness misappropriate [...] environment for morality to flourish.

Capitalism in Three Spheres (1)

[13] Besides the physical and intellectual [...] emancipation. Because of their selfishness, they keep spiritual knowledge [...] spiritual practices, which is:

A Guide to Human Conduct (3)

[16] In the post-Vedic age this type [...] giving first preference to their own selfishness, such atheists became a burden [...] facts from a new angle of vision.

[88] The application of force must be [...] internal activity. If the impurity of selfishness, which, by entering into every [...] establishment in mental shaoca.

[100] Just like shaoca sádhaná, [...] sádhaná is, therefore, to be above selfishness. As a rule, practice of tapah [...] is their sádhaná.

Astitva and Shivatva (1)

[8] If a man wants to become a devotee [...] devotion. In their devotion lies selfishness (Khudaparasti). The devotees [...] work. They will do maximum work.

Ahiḿsá in Neohumanism – Excerpt B (1)

[4] In the post-Vedic age this type [...] giving first preference to their own selfishness, such atheists became a burden [...] facts from a new angle of vision.