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	=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===		=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.

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	* [[Vaniquotes:It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve\|It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve\|It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve.]]

	The entire cosmic creation, from the five gross elements to the mind and senses, are products of this materialistic ego. The creator, '''~~Kāraṇābdhiśāyī~~ Viṣṇu''' (Mahā-Viṣṇu), is the master of this material ego and all its functions.		The entire cosmic creation, from the five gross elements to the mind and senses, are products of this materialistic ego. The creator, '''"Kāraṇodakaśāyī Viṣṇu''' (Mahā-Viṣṇu), is the master of this material ego and all its functions.

	=== Delusion of Material Egoism ===		=== Delusion of Material Egoism ===
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	=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===		=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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	The entire cosmic creation, from the five gross elements to the mind and senses, are products of this materialistic ego. The creator, '''Kāraṇābdhiśāyī Viṣṇu''' (Mahā-Viṣṇu), is the master of this material ego and all its functions.		The entire cosmic creation, from the five gross elements to the mind and senses, are products of this materialistic ego. The creator, '''Kāraṇābdhiśāyī Viṣṇu''' (Mahā-Viṣṇu), is the master of this material ego and all its functions.

	=== ~~The~~ Delusion of Material Egoism ===		=== Delusion of Material Egoism ===

	The soul carried by the material ego is known as ''Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā''. This is the state where one is convinced that by "material adjustment, everything will be done nicely," foolishly thinking himself to be the doer and supreme controller.		The soul carried by the material ego is known as ''Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā''. This is the state where one is convinced that by "material adjustment, everything will be done nicely," foolishly thinking himself to be the doer and supreme controller.
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	Progress in cultivating the human spirit requires the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. This elimination is achieved by replacing the material illusion with the '''Spiritual Egoism''' of ''Ahaṁ brahmāsmi'' (I am spirit soul).		Progress in cultivating the human spirit requires the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. This elimination is achieved by replacing the material illusion with the '''Spiritual Egoism''' of ''Ahaṁ brahmāsmi'' (I am spirit soul).

	* [[Vaniquotes:Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ego\|Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ''ego''.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ego\|Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ego.]]
	* [[Vaniquotes:They'll tolerate material egoism, "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual egoism he'll not. That I replied, that this is real egoism, aham brahmasmi. And I'm: "Aham dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride\|They'll tolerate material ''egoism'', "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual ''egoism'' he'll not. That I replied, that this is real ''egoism'', Ahaṁ brahmāsmi. And I'm: "Ahaṁ dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:They'll tolerate material egoism, "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual egoism he'll not. That I replied, that this is real egoism, aham brahmasmi. And I'm: "Aham dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride\|They'll tolerate material egoism, "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual egoism he'll not. That I replied, that this is real egoism, Ahaṁ brahmāsmi. And I'm: "Ahaṁ dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride.]]

	Lord Rudra, the controller of the false ego, himself enters the gigantic cosmic form to transact objective actions, demonstrating that even powerful deities are tied to the functioning of this subtle material element.		Lord Rudra, the controller of the false ego, himself enters the gigantic cosmic form to transact objective actions, demonstrating that even powerful deities are tied to the functioning of this subtle material element.

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	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to click the link above to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to click the link above to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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	The '''Material Ego''' is one of the eight inferior, separated energies of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. It is not an eternal spiritual element, but a subtle material product that springs directly from the ''Mahat-tattva'' (the total material energy) at the time of creation.		The '''Material Ego''' is one of the eight inferior, separated energies of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. It is not an eternal spiritual element, but a subtle material product that springs directly from the ''Mahat-tattva'' (the total material energy) at the time of creation.

	* [[Vaniquotes:The material ego springs up from the mahat-tattva, which evolved from the Lord's own energy. The material ego is endowed predominantly with active power of three kinds - good, passionate and ignorant\|The material ego springs up from the ''mahat-tattva'', which evolved from the Lord's own energy. The material ego is endowed predominantly with active power of three kinds - good, passionate and ignorant.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:The material ego springs up from the mahat-tattva, which evolved from the Lord's own energy. The material ego is endowed predominantly with active power of three kinds - good, passionate and ignorant\|The material ego springs up from the mahat-tattva, which evolved from the Lord's own energy. The material ego is endowed predominantly with active power of three kinds - good, passionate and ignorant.]]
	* [[Vaniquotes:It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve\|It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve\|It is from these three types (good, passionate and ignorant) of material ego that the mind, the senses of perception, the organs of action, and the gross elements evolve.]]

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	The soul carried by the material ego is known as ''Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā''. This is the state where one is convinced that by "material adjustment, everything will be done nicely," foolishly thinking himself to be the doer and supreme controller.		The soul carried by the material ego is known as ''Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā''. This is the state where one is convinced that by "material adjustment, everything will be done nicely," foolishly thinking himself to be the doer and supreme controller.

	* [[Vaniquotes:Ahankara-vimudhatma, those who are carried by the material egotism, they cannot understand. They are thinking that by material adjustment everything will be done nicely. No. That is not possible\|''Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā'', those who are carried by the material ''egotism'', they cannot understand. They are thinking that by material adjustment everything will be done nicely. No. That is not possible.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:Ahankara-vimudhatma, those who are carried by the material egotism, they cannot understand. They are thinking that by material adjustment everything will be done nicely. No. That is not possible\|Ahankāra-vimūḍhātmā, those who are carried by the material egotism, they cannot understand. They are thinking that by material adjustment everything will be done nicely. No. That is not possible.]]
	* [[Vaniquotes:Materialistic ego, or the sense of identification with matter, is grossly self-centered, devoid of clear knowledge of the existence of God\|Materialistic ''ego'', or the sense of identification with matter, is grossly self-centered, devoid of clear knowledge of the existence of God.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:Materialistic ego, or the sense of identification with matter, is grossly self-centered, devoid of clear knowledge of the existence of God\|Materialistic ego, or the sense of identification with matter, is grossly self-centered, devoid of clear knowledge of the existence of God.]]

	The perseverance of this materialistic ego is the cause of all material bondage, as the soul is willingly covered by the false sense of "myself" and "mine."		The perseverance of this materialistic ego is the cause of all material bondage, as the soul is willingly covered by the false sense of "myself" and "mine."
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	=== From Material Ego to Spiritual Egoism ===		=== From Material Ego to Spiritual Egoism ===

	Progress in cultivating the human spirit requires the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. This elimination is achieved by replacing the material illusion with the '''Spiritual Egoism''' of Ahaṁ brahmāsmi (I am spirit soul).		Progress in cultivating the human spirit requires the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. This elimination is achieved by replacing the material illusion with the '''Spiritual Egoism''' of ''Ahaṁ brahmāsmi'' (I am spirit soul).

	* [[Vaniquotes:Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ego\|Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ''ego''.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ego\|Progress in cultivating the human spirit entails the gradual disappearance of the materialistic ego. Covered by ignorance, passion, and so-called goodness, the spirit soul thinks himself all in all and is covered by a false sense of ''ego''.]]
	* [[Vaniquotes:They'll tolerate material egoism, "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual egoism he'll not. That I replied, that this is real egoism, aham brahmasmi. And I'm: "Aham dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride\|They'll tolerate material ''egoism'', "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual ''egoism'' he'll not. That I replied, that this is real ''egoism'', ''Ahaṁ brahmāsmi''. And I'm: "Ahaṁ dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:They'll tolerate material egoism, "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual egoism he'll not. That I replied, that this is real egoism, aham brahmasmi. And I'm: "Aham dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride\|They'll tolerate material ''egoism'', "We are doing this humanitarian service." That they... And spiritual ''egoism'' he'll not. That I replied, that this is real ''egoism'', Ahaṁ brahmāsmi. And I'm: "Ahaṁ dog asmi." (laughter) That is not very good pride.]]

	Lord Rudra, the controller of the false ego, himself enters the gigantic cosmic form to transact objective actions, demonstrating that even powerful deities are tied to the functioning of this subtle material element.		Lord Rudra, the controller of the false ego, himself enters the gigantic cosmic form to transact objective actions, demonstrating that even powerful deities are tied to the functioning of this subtle material element.
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	=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===		=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to ~~click the~~ link ~~above~~ to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Material Ego\|Material Ego]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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