So then, the relationship of self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself.
So then, the relationship of self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself.
You have enemies. For who can live on this earth without them? Take heed to yourselves: love them. In no way can your enemy so hurt you by his violence, as you hurt yourself if you love him not.
This has to be your first lesson in sannyas: accept yourself, love yourself, drop all guilt, don`t divide yourself. There is nothing higher, nothing lower; all of you is divine. The lowest is as divine as the highest.
So then, the relationship of self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself.