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Moral Superiority: The Cost of Needing to Be “Better” Than Others

Upbuilding The Self

CHAPTER

The Illusion of Moral Superiority and the Path to Self-Realization

This chapter examines the psychological need for moral superiority in relationships and society, highlighting the dangers of an ego-driven identity. Using the story of Arjuna from the Bhagavad Gita, it emphasizes the importance of self-realization and intrinsic values over superficial judgments.

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