The terms 'selfish' and 'selfless' represent moral extremes, often misunderstood in society.
Avoiding selfishness can lead to self-denial, which is an unhealthy imbalance rather than virtue.
Society rewards self-sacrifice, but excessive giving can lead to burnout and resentment.
True selflessness includes self-care; you cannot give effectively from an empty vessel.
Goddess Chinnamasta symbolizes balanced giving, nourishing others without self-depletion.
Indian philosophy suggests self-care is a spiritual duty, reflecting inner divinity.
The Middle Path teaches harmony between self-care and caring for others, avoiding extremes.
Balance in giving and being ensures sustainability and prevents self-destruction.
The author, Sanchari Mukherjee, is a literature student exploring critical insights.