Spiritual saadhana is a lifelong pursuit of purifying and expanding one’s mind. As one’s behaviour is a functional expression of his mind, a true seeker must always look for and welcome heartily any critical observation or comment on his behaviour and interaction.
It is for him to look into the comments impersonally and introspect keenly. Whenever there is any truth in the observation, he must act on it with integrity. Any resistance or hindrance to this attitude, for whatever reason it may be, comes from the ego. The saadhana of humility, openness and ego-effacement, inevitable for a true seeker, is greatly facilitated by inviting open evaluation and comments from others.
–Swamiji
