Dada BhagwanWhat kind of egoism should one have? It should be such that people accept it.
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In other words, the ego should be such that its’ devotees accept it. When egoism becomes a matter of religious faith, it becomes a genuine religion. When people believe in something, they will do anything to defend that belief. The line between egoism and religion is very thin indeed.
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