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Prelest is a delusion where you think you are highly holy

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Ascetics invented a specific term for people who meditate a few times and suddenly develop a massive ego. It warns that extreme spiritual pride is actually a psychological trap making you incredibly annoying to everyone else.

Prelest is a delusion where you think you are highly holy
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