Overcoming the ego from "summary" of The Jap Ji by Nānak (Guru)
The concept of overcoming the ego is central to the teachings of Guru Nanak. In his writings, he emphasizes the need to transcend the ego in order to realize one's true nature and achieve spiritual enlightenment. According to Guru Nanak, the ego is the source of all suffering and ignorance. It is the root cause of attachment, desire, and delusion, which prevent individuals from experiencing the divine truth. Guru Nanak teaches that the ego creates a false sense of self, leading individuals to identify with their physical bodies, social status, and material possessions. This identification with the ego causes separation from the divine and perpetuates a cycle of suffering. To break free from this cycle, Guru Nanak advises individuals to cultivate humility, compassion, and selflessness. By recognizing the ego for what it is – an illusion – individuals can begi...
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