Yogis find that we suffer from five afflictions which keep us from enlightenment, happiness and being fulfilled in any lasting way. These five afflictions, or kleshas, are: ignorance, egotism, immoderate liking, immoderate disliking and possessiveness. Find out how you can overcome these afflictions, the cause of all suffering.
Self-assertion (ego) is released by devotion and by seeing God in others, striving to recognize and respect God in others and developing humility. Hate is overcome by love and the realization that we are all part of the one vast Spirit expressing individually.