Selfish interest and self pleasures, has an underlying stigma even in recommended (Mustahab) and religious manners such as night prayer and other recommended deeds. Therefore, ones intention and main motive must be pure before taking an action. A mystical traveler must not just notice the recommending aspect of an act. It is better to be with command of a master in order to be preserved from the danger of self pleasure.
Ayatollah Mohammad Saleh Komeily (God graciously preserves him.)
Al-matalib al-solokieh