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How can we progress spiritually when we are caught in different circles—anger, ego, lust, or doubt—without even realizing it? These subtle influences trap us, diverting us from the path to our Guru. How can one move forward when under the control of these inner struggles, like anger or ego, which dominate and prevent spiritual growth?

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How can we progress spiritually when we are caught in different circles—anger, ego, lust, or doubt—without even realizing it? These subtle influences trap us, diverting us from the path to our Guru. How can one move forward when under the control of these inner struggles, like anger or ego, which dominate and prevent spiritual growth?
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    1. Ramneet
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      In my opinion, it is very challenging to walk on this path while living in this world when we are ensnared by conflicting emotions. We need to keep walking on this path as slowly this wisdom will become a part of us and we will start living life in a different way and we will have a different perspective towards life.

    2. ਕੁਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
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      Respected Sukh ji,

      Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

      In response to your question, the undersigned wants to say that the first principle Guru Granth Sahib teaches a Sikh, in the very first Pauri of Jap Baani, is to get rid of vices and become a righteous (ਸਚਿਆਰ)/virtuous (ਗੁਣਵਾਨ) person.

      This goal of becoming a righteous/virtuous person was laid down by the First Guru Person, Guru Nanak Sahib, when he said:-

      Kiv Sachiara hoiey, Kiv Kude Tute Pal, Hukam Rajai Chalna, Nanak likhya Naal.

      ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਹੋਈਐ ਕਿਵ ਕੂੜੈ ਤੁਟੈ ਪਾਲਿ ॥ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਰਜਾਈ ਚਲਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੧॥

      Further, in 21st Pauri of Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Sahib makes it absolutely clear that without becoming a righteous/virtuous person, meditation/worship can’t be possible:-

      ਸੁਣਿਆ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਕੀਤਾ ਭਾਉ ॥ ਅੰਤਰਗਤਿ ਤੀਰਥਿ ਮਲਿ ਨਾਉ ॥ ਸਭਿ ਗੁਣ ਤੇਰੇ ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਣ ਕੀਤੇ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥

      For a Sikh, becoming righteous/ virtuous, is not a one day affair but a life long continuous struggle. Therefore, please don’t get disheartened and keep it up.

      Hope it helps. If you have any further questions, please do ask. If you find any deficiencies, please point out the same, for improvement in future.

      Regards,

      Your Brother