The meaning of worldly life is external problems [upadhi, problems arising out of external situations]. There is nothing in it which belongs to us. Seeds (causes) of external problems are sown, and external problems grow again.

Dada Bhagwan
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In this quote from the Upanishads, the word upadhi refers to problems arising from external situations. In order to successfully overcome these problems, we must turn inward and find the source of these problems. What creates these problems? The cause of the external problems is the creation of a false ego called ahamkara. This ego is a fabrication, a false identity that is built up through your biases about yourself and others.

When we see another person as being good or bad, we begin to create a false identity for ourselves. If we have seen ourselves as good people, then we will tend to act in ways that make us look good. If we have seen ourselves as bad people, then we will tend to act in ways that make us look bad.

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