Ego is the characteristic of humans. It has different forms in different human beings. Our consciousness about our gender, social status, nationality, physical beauty, psychological traits, mental capabilities, spiritual aspirations, our achievements in worldly life form our ego.
Ego is an essential ingredient of human mental make-up. It inspires us to be lively and sometimes causes inconveniences to our near and dear and others. The thoughts “I”, “me” “mine” arise in us making us joyful and also sad depending on the event, person, and our perception and understanding of them.
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what a mind! dear Varanasi, this is so brief explanation at all well done, luwi
Sir with great interest I read this long discussion [article] on Ego I humbly submit my feelings: [1] Ego is a Delusion [Maya] [2] If ego is shed off existence will be will be no Lila [Divine Game] [3] To shed of ego requires rigorous spiritual exercise [4] Sri Ramakrishna said 2 types of egos: ‘unripe ego’ where we’re solely in I. my, mine etc predominates and second is ‘ripe ego’ where I’m his servant [dasa bhaba as in Hunamn-ji] or I’m his pal [as in residents of Vrindaman Vrajabasi] or I’m His devotee [bhakti] etc [5] Other kind of ego when enlightenment comes like ‘I’m That’ or I’m Thou’ Jnana {Wisdom] Finally it is difficult to differentiate with ego, self esteem and self confidence. Sir I’m not sure if I’m eligible to write comments on your scholarly piece still I took some liberty to comment some thing which are in my mind and understanding. 10+++ Ms. Nivedita UK