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Some say that the soul becomes God, if its ego is removed. Is it true?

[A question by Ms. Thrylokya]

Swami replied:- Thank God. At least, something good is told to become God. At least, the soul will try to remove its ego in order to become God. Such statements exist. It is said that if you take the name of Ganga river, you will reach the abode of Lord Shiva forever (Gaṅge gaṅgeti…). The highest fruit is attached even to the first step in the journey. If you are reluctant to walk to another village or city, which is a few miles away, the elder will say to you that if you walk one mile you will reach the goal. The goal is brought to the beginning effort itself so that you will be encouraged to take at least the initial effort. You will wonder to hear people saying that if you remember that you are God, you will become God. If you remove your ego, you will become a pure soul and become eligible to take up the spiritual journey to reach God (not to become God!). Copper metal by losing iron impurity becomes pure copper metal, but, it will not become gold. You must never have the aspiration to become God at any time, which is a permanent disqualification for you to become God in future. God must force you to become God. A drop of poison will spoil a pot of milk. One such bad idea will burn all your spiritual effort done throughout your life so far.

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