Dearest Gurudev, I realized that I am but a small speck amongst your ocean of devotees. Yet I feel confident that you love me and are aware of my needs. Is that my ego that makes me feel that I am special to you?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No, it is perfectly alright. You should feel special.
That is why it is said – Anupama (unparalleled, wonderful), Advitiya (unique, without a second), Aprameya (incomparable, immeasurable). These are the qualities of the Atman. The Self is incomparable.
So you can feel very special about yourself – no problem. But do not place any demands. As long as it remains at the level of feelings within you, you are safe and everybody else is safe. But if you say, ‘I am very special, so give me this privilege’, then it will be very difficult.
I want you to feel special.
That is why it is said – Anupama (unparalleled, wonderful), Advitiya (unique, without a second), Aprameya (incomparable, immeasurable). These are the qualities of the Atman. The Self is incomparable.
So you can feel very special about yourself – no problem. But do not place any demands. As long as it remains at the level of feelings within you, you are safe and everybody else is safe. But if you say, ‘I am very special, so give me this privilege’, then it will be very difficult.
I want you to feel special.