"THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW"

[Rene A Duran]

Group 11:21 Verdades Broadcast, Phoenix, AZ

"THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW"

Transmitter: Néstor
El Salvador, March 25, 2025, 4:43 a.m.

 "Today we are going to talk about the work humanity must do to earn the quantum leap: First, we have the death of the ego. It is hard work, but the tools are already in place, and all that's needed is for human beings to begin to cleanse themselves of the burden that prevents their inner selves from manifesting."

"Second, they must understand that they are here for a reason, and that is to evolve, to grow spiritually, to understand that within every creature there is a fragment of God, and that human beings are no exception. They must allow that fragment of the Universal Father to guide them."

"Third, they must do the will of the Universal Father, although this will happen when human beings eliminate the ego and allow themselves to be directed by their Thought Adjuster."

Nestor.

[occerpa]

--Quotes and Reflections Sathya Sai Baba: "Jesus Christ taught that the ego had to be severed. This is the meaning of the cross: to sever the ego."

"Christians worship the cross (†). The cross is a symbol that exhorts people to free themselves from the ego. No one is different from you.
Therefore, you must always uphold the truth that all are one (I)."


-Sathya Sai Baba. 
December 26, 2007


Today, people aspire to have everything in the world except God. They leave their motherland in pursuit of wealth and money. This is not a positive development, especially for Bharatiyas (Indians), for they are expected to rise above the desire for money. God is someone who always gives; He never takes. God desires only love from us, nothing else. The country of Bharat is so noble and sacred, but its people are leaving, seeking greener pastures elsewhere. Those with pure and immaculate hearts are staying back in their native land. What God expects from His devotees is nothing but a pure and sacred heart. People assign different names and forms to God. In fact, God is one. He is beyond all names and forms. He takes a name and form according to the desires and aspirations of a particular devotee. If you contemplate the form of Jesus and wish to see Him in that form, He will manifest before you as Jesus. When you say, “This is my body,” who are you? To whom are you referring? The expression “my body” connotes that you are separate from the body. When you say, “This is my mind,” the mind is separate from you. Similarly, when you say, “This is my intellect (buddhi),” it means that the buddhi is separate from you. In all these expressions, what is that ‘my’? That ‘my’ is ‘I.’ That 'I' is what Jesus Christ referred to as the ego, and it had to be severed. This is the true meaning of the cross: to sever the ego. You are bound by two things: 'I' and 'mine.' That is human slavery. If you can free yourself from these two bonds, what remains is only 'you.' Now you are with the body. Suppose tomorrow you have to leave the body. At that time, who are you and where are you? You don't know! The body is like a garment, a robe. Once you free yourself from attachment to this garment, your true nature will become apparent. The same truth has been explained in the phrase, "the one you think you are, the one others think you are, and the one you really are." That is the true nature of a human being. When someone inquires who you are, you will reply, "I am so-and-so." They will give their name; in fact, that name is given to you by your parents, not by God at the time of your birth. Wherever we meet a friend or acquaintance, they greet them with a namaskar (salutation with folded hands). This implies that they are in fact paying homage to the divinity immanent in the individual. Therefore, do not maintain the feeling of 'I,' 'I,' 'I.' All these physical bodies are like roles played in a drama. They change. The world itself is a cosmic drama. You must constantly remind yourself that you are playing your role in the cosmic drama and that your true nature is that you are an incarnation of the Divine Being (Atma Svarupa). Do you have any doubts about this? Love must be developed in order to attain peace. First and foremost, love must be developed. "Love is God, God is Love." Truth is God, God is Truth.” Truth and Love are truly embodiments of Divinity. Although God is one, people assign Him different names like Rama, Krishna, Govinda, and Narayana. The different names and forms assigned to Him are the result of the imagination of poets and painters. For example, the painter Ravi Varma depicted God in different forms based on his imagination. But God cannot be limited to a particular name and form. Excerpts from the discourse given on December 25, 2009, at Prasanthi Nilayam. “May everyone in every world be happy.”

[occerpa]

The following is what I called a mini-poem that I wrote two decades ago, when I realized that the ego is our main enemy, that it had to be destroyed because it enslaves us and prevents us from "encountering God." Today I think that rather than annihilating it, the ego must be reduced to its minimal expression, with a voice but no vote. Something like that

AUTO OLVIDO
Hay que derrumbar, derribar al suelo
Esa ostentosa construcción del Ego
Demolerlo todo y prenderle fuego
Hasta verlo convertido
En un montecito de cenizas blancas
Para que sea luego arrasado
Por el viento,.. lejos


Google Translation:

SELF-FORGETFULNESS
We must tear down, bring down to the ground
That ostentatious construction of the Ego
Demolish everything and set it on fire
Until we see it converted
Into a little hill of white ashes
To be then swept away
By the wind, far away

[SongatSunrise]

03-26-2025
Some comments about Occerpa's post concerning the elimination of the ego.

 
The following is what I called a mini-poem that I wrote two decades ago, when I realized that the ego is our main enemy, that it had to be destroyed because it enslaves us and prevents us from "encountering God." Today I think that rather than annihilating it, the ego must be reduced to its minimal expression, with a voice but no vote. Something like that

 

 
Hello Occerpa,

 
My understanding has it that the ego is a concept, not a thing.
As a concept it is proposed by psychologists as the mediator between the higher consciousness and the subconscious.
It is our personal identity. It is not inherently bad. It is the creation of the Father, a vital aspect of our being. Jesus knew He had an ego, and that is why he needed the time on Mt. Herman to make the decisions he did that guided the rest of his ministry. Satan approached him in various ways to circomvent his decisions, and Jesus used his discernment to know where the line was being crossed. He made no attempt to annihilate, eliminate, or crush the ego. Michael himself is the creator of our whole personality. What is needed is the awareness of what the ego can lead us into, and awareness of the final outcome of such wrong decisions. Jesus wants us to be happy. To do so, we must love ourselves, and the qualities in ourselves that are Godlike, and those things that are likable. Only then can we share our joy with others. That is when we "love others as ourselves". Our ego is the mediator of that situation.

 
Don't be afraid of your ego. God is the creator of it. Elimination of it is tantamount to suicide. God is not in favor of that sort of thing. And a caution here, such "elimination of the ego" could result in a false modesty that is equally objectionable. Be yourself. Know where your limits are.

 
Thank you for your poem, and for your thoughts, Occerpa. Be safe. Be happy!

 
You are loved!
SaS

[Moses Ouko]

Hello everyone. I asked Microsoft Copilot AI about ego and got an interesting perspective.

Me: Hello, what's the ego in humans?

Hello, Moses! The concept of the ego in humans is quite layered, often depending on whether you're referring to it from a psychological or philosophical perspective.

In psychology, particularly in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the ego is the part of the mind that mediates between our basic instincts (the id), our moral conscience (the superego), and the external world. It's like a decision-maker that helps us navigate reality while balancing desires, societal expectations, and ethical considerations.

In a more everyday sense, "ego" is often used to describe our sense of self or identity, which can include our confidence, pride, and even insecurities. A healthy ego can give us self-assurance, but an inflated ego might lead to arrogance, while a fragile ego can make someone overly sensitive to criticism.
Do you see ego as something to control, nurture, or perhaps both?

Me: I think it's both so as to avoid having an inflated ego.

That’s a wise perspective, Moses. Balancing and nurturing the ego while keeping it in check ensures it doesn’t overpower our thoughts and actions. When we cultivate a healthy ego, we develop confidence and self-respect, but keeping it grounded helps us remain humble and empathetic. It's a dynamic process of self-awareness and growth.

Do you feel that practices like self-reflection, or even acts of kindness and altruism, can help maintain that balance? It seems connected to the thoughtful outlook you've shared so far.


Me: Yes. I tend to think so. Thank you.

You're welcome, Moses. It's always a pleasure discussing these reflective and insightful topics with you. Your thoughtful outlook on life and human nature is truly inspiring. If there's anything else you'd like to explore or share, I'm always here for you!

Love and Blessings,
Moses

[occerpa]

Hello Carol, thank you for your attention. Your comment is not only very pertinent in this discussion of the current thread about the Ego, but also a further contribution that enriches our knowledge on the subject. For me, the forum is just that, a classroom where we can all learn and progress on this steep terrain that is the spiritual path. Here, none of us (I believe) can consider ourselves absolute owners of the truth, because absolute truth doesn't exist for us, beings with finite, limited minds. I greatly enjoy when these debates open up, and before trying to impose my truth, I welcome the opportunity to learn new approaches and new points of view that will help me nourish my thirsty pits for new knowledge. That's why I ventured to publish my mini-poem "Self-Forgetting," hoping it would provoke the feedback it truly has. I cautiously made the caveat that poetry was a production of a mind from 20 years ago, when I deduced (erroneously) that the Ego was the cause of all our ills and our worst enemy. However, I made it clear that now, with better discernment, there was no need for such a thing as going out to annihilate anything, that the ego is neither bad nor good but merely an instrument of navigation in this world of time, space, matter and energy. Perhaps I minimized the role of the Ego too much when I said that it had to be reduced to its most minimal expression, with a voice but no vote. I can add something more by saying that what it is about is, through discipline of the intellect and the instruction of the heart, making the Ego-Mind, in a non-traumatic way, lose prominence and accept the role that corresponds to it: that of a supporting actor in our earthly drama. To conclude, I think it is worth keeping in mind some guidelines from SAIBABA, to accept that everything is a process of growth. from darkness to light: 1. "Everyone is in the exact place they need to be" 2. "Not everything is said or written for everyone at the same time" Thank you to all who have contributed or may continue to contribute to a very complex but cardinal importance topic. And thank you SaS for such loving final words; to you too I say: Be Happy. I also frequently use this same expression, taking into account an affirmation by SAIBABA, who complements it by saying: "Being happy is not a simple wish but a mandate that you have to fulfill because God orders it." Thank you very much for reading