Sikh Book Club Discussions on Ego, Maya, and Hukam
Ground Rules
1. Punctual attendance
2. The whole book/article of the month must be
read
3. Come with an open mind
4. Share your learning and listen to others
5. Keep the discussion relevant
6. Respect each others’ confidentiality
Terminology
Ego corresponds with two words in Indian religious
terminology:
Ahamkara - to consider oneself superior to others
Haumai - to conisder oneself separate to God
Origin of these words is not Sikhi! Ahamkara used by Hindu
philosophy well before us.
There are two independent realities:
Purusha = the conscious self
Prakriti = the unconscious aspect
Purusha + Prakriti = Mat/Buddhi (intellect)
Intellect gives birth to Ahamkaara
Rajo = activity/passion - from this come the five elements
Tamo = ignorance/morbidity
Sato = goodness/rhythm - from this comes the five sensory
and motor organs
Concept of Maya
What is Maya?
Is it a separate reality?
Is it good or bad?
Are worldy pleasures good or bad?
What are the consequences of Maya?
Evolution of human life and exposure to Maya
throughout
Through Maya the self believes that it is still an
individual
I-ness/mineness
The Lord is responsible for union of body/soul as well
as separation
Ego
Everything we do is in ego
Ego is the root of all problems
Everything is a gift
Failure to recognise (ignorance) causes us to
be puffed up with ego
The head on which you tie your turban very
embellishingly, on that head the crow will clean
its beak
Both virtuous and non-virtous acts are as the
result of ego
The mind, body and Hukam
Hukam is part of the law of nature
Duties and limitations of an individual
Individuals working on three planes: mental,
physical and spiritual
The mind has the potential to lift us spiritually
Can wreak havoc if not controlled
The body should be kept pure & healthy
The body is a chance to realise God
The Name of God
Dharma can be realised by controlling the senses
Can ego be overcome with virtue alone?
Five virtues for five vices
Everything we are proud of is not ours
God's name and ego cannot coexist in the mind
Reciting God's name will eliminate ego
Explore deep discussions on topics such as ego, Maya, and Hukam within the Sikh Book Club. From understanding the roots of ego to the concept of Maya and the role of Hukam in spiritual growth, delve into insightful conversations that challenge perspectives and promote self-reflection.
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Sikhi Book Club Welcome Www.Sikhibookclub.com sikhibookclub@gmail.com
Ground Rules 1. Punctual attendance 2. The whole book/article of the month must be read 3. Come with an open mind 4. Share your learning and listen to others 5. Keep the discussion relevant 6. Respect each others confidentiality
Terminology Ego corresponds with two words in Indian religious terminology: Ahamkara - to consider oneself superior to others Haumai - to conisder oneself separate to God Origin of these words is not Sikhi! Ahamkara used by Hindu philosophy well before us. There are two independent realities: Purusha = the conscious self Prakriti = the unconscious aspect Purusha + Prakriti = Mat/Buddhi (intellect) Intellect gives birth to Ahamkaara Rajo = activity/passion - from this come the five elements Tamo = ignorance/morbidity Sato = goodness/rhythm - from this comes the five sensory and motor organs
Concept of Maya What is Maya? Is it a separate reality? Is it good or bad? Are worldy pleasures good or bad? What are the consequences of Maya? Evolution of human life and exposure to Maya throughout Through Maya the self believes that it is still an individual I-ness/mineness The Lord is responsible for union of body/soul as well as separation
Ego Everything we do is in ego Ego is the root of all problems Everything is a gift Failure to recognise (ignorance) causes us to be puffed up with ego The head on which you tie your turban very embellishingly, on that head the crow will clean its beak Both virtuous and non-virtous acts are as the result of ego
The mind, body and Hukam Hukam is part of the law of nature Duties and limitations of an individual Individuals working on three planes: mental, physical and spiritual The mind has the potential to lift us spiritually Can wreak havoc if not controlled The body should be kept pure & healthy The body is a chance to realise God
The Name of God Dharma can be realised by controlling the senses Can ego be overcome with virtue alone? Five virtues for five vices Everything we are proud of is not ours God's name and ego cannot coexist in the mind Reciting God's name will eliminate ego
