Mesilas Yesharim, Perek 11 Part 8/11
- Shiur 23 of 31 in Mesilas Yesharim
The Ways of a Baal Gaavah
AI summary (may contain mistakes)
How can one middah show up in opposite ways? The sefer lists kinds of baal gaiva, from one who must stand out or screams at everyone to one who plays the anav, all from feeling so important. The subtlest gaiva stays in the heart, sure it is always right. All of these, the sefer says, make a person lose his da'as and come from a blindness to his own lackings.
Key points
- The sefer's first baal gaiva wants to be noticed in walking, sitting, talking and dress.
- Another baal gaiva acts with kaas, screaming at whoever dares to come ask him.
- Some act humble and shun kavod only because they feel far above everyone.
- Making a show of anava, like sitting in the back with a scene, is still gaiva.
- Being sure one is always right, never in doubt, is gaiva hidden in the heart.