What the Bhagavad Gita Reveals About Arrogance And Why It’s Ruining Your Peace

All of us are swimming through life, sometimes effortlessly, and other times fighting to remain afloat. But what if we think that the enormous ocean of existence is just a little pond? When we believe we are fully informed? We then invite ignorance and hubris, the two most destructive sharks. Furthermore, unlike actual sharks, these consume our tranquility, clarity, and soul's purpose in addition to harming our body. Let's examine how conceit and ignorance of our limitations can destroy not only this life but also our eternal journey. And how we can be saved by the Bhagavad Gita's ageless wisdom.


You are modest when you acknowledge your ignorance. You search, you inquire, and you develop with time. However, being arrogant prevents you from seeing your own blindness. You think you understand life. You cease to learn. You give up listening. At that point, you collide with imperceptible barriers you were unaware of. The Bhagavad-gita (16.04) describes arrogance as a demoniac trait — not just pride, but dangerous self-delusion. Arrogance keeps us from truth, from love, from growth.


Wealth and power are seen by many as the ultimate ambitions. They pursue them incessantly, believing that success awaits them. However, they frequently damage their own families, tranquility, and values in that mindless race. The Gita warns (16.13-15) how arrogant people start seeing life as a power game. They exploit, manipulate, and dominate — not realizing they’re feeding their lowest nature. Such people eventually fall — not just materially but spiritually, becoming consumed by their own greed and emptiness.


We believe that humility is a sign of weakness. In actuality, though, it's the strongest kind. It enables us to develop past our ego, learn from others, and own up to our mistakes. It keeps our hearts open to the truth and shields us from delusions. Instead of praising the arrogant warrior, the Bhagavad Gita praises Arjuna, who, in spite of his great strength, knee down and sought wisdom. Real strength is knowing when to ask for assistance.


Consider this: how many of us are aware of the true meaning of fulfillment in life? We strive for gadgets, relationships, careers, degrees, and more, but we never feel fulfilled. This is a result of our current roadmap's incompleteness. Spiritual knowledge provides us with a compass, particularly from the Gita. It teaches us that conquering oneself, rather than controlling the outside world, is the path to ultimate happiness. Even the most accomplished people feel adrift without it.


We become conscious of the world and ourselves when we start studying the Bhagavad Gita. We recognize our greater purpose, our eternal identity as souls, and the true way to happiness and tranquility. Success, according to the Gita, is about inner fulfillment as much as external accomplishment. It's about clarity, empathy, and contribution. It's about overcoming our ego and living for something bigger than our wants. We become truly wise by admitting that we don't know everything and allowing God to guide us.

Unlike the demonic souls mentioned in the Gita, we might not be tyrants or murders. However, even modest amounts of conceit, such as "I know better," "I don't need help," or "Why listen to anyone else?" can divert us from reality. We move closer to darkness every time we disregard counsel, close our minds, or disparage other people. And eventually, those little actions turn into a routine. Therefore, it's critical to identify it early and substitute curiosity and humility with haughtiness.


Start with simple steps:
It is not necessary for you to become a monk. Simply allow spiritual truth to enter your heart. The Gita is a guide for living, not a religious text. A manual to assist people like us navigate the enormous sea of material existence securely.

We are immortal, magnificent, and lovely spirits. However, we become lost when we fall into the trap of believing we already know everything. There are many unknowns in the ocean of life. Being spiritually oriented, careful, and modest is not a sign of fear but of wisdom. Let us not be arrogant swimmers who ignore the sharks. Let us be sincere seekers — who, with folded hands and open hearts, ask the universe to guide us.

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