What does Gurbani say about ego?

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“In ego they come, and in ego they go.” (Guru Nanak, Ang 466) “Ego is a chronic disease, but it contains its own cure as well.” (Guru Nanak, Ang 466) “O Nanak, one who understands His Command, does not speak in ego. ||2||” (Guru Nanak, Ang 1) “Through the Shabad, egotism is conquered and subdued, and the illusion of Maya is dispelled.” (Guru Amardas, Ang 67) Guru Nanak in Raag Aasaa on Ang 466 presents ego as pervasive: human coming and going take place within it. In the same passage, ego is called a chronic disease, while also indicating that a cure is available. Jap on Ang 1 connects that cure with understanding Hukam: when one recognizes life within the Divine Command, ego-centered speech falls away. Guru Amardas in Siree Raag on Ang 67 adds that the Shabad subdues ego and dispels the illusion of Maya. Together, these lines treat ego not merely as pride, but as a deep condition of self-centeredness and separation, overcome through understanding Hukam and living through the Shabad. None of these selected tuks is marked Rahao in the supplied candidates.

What does Gurbani say about ego?

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