Dada BhagwanThe ‘egoism’ that is used to hurt others will hurt one’s own self. The ‘egoism’ that is used to give happiness to others becomes cause for his own happiness.
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It is egoism in one’s own selfish desires and impulses and the attitude of giving happiness to others that becomes cause for his own happiness. If we can learn to see clearly with our eyes, we will see the world in a different way. The world will be a more beautiful place when we can see it not as a place where self-interest rules, but rather as a place where the greater good is served.
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