Ego – the Knot between the Self and Pure Consciousness
Photo Credit: Instagram Ego – the Knot between the Self and Pure Consciousness The journey of spirituality is essentially the journey of dissolving the ego. Ego is the knot that binds the individual self to illusion, preventing it from merging with pure consciousness. It is the barrier that distorts perception, creating separation between the soul and the infinite. As long as ego exists, the Self cannot tune into the vast expanse of pure consciousness. Ego manifests in many subtle ways - pride, fear, desire, judgment, and attachment. It constantly transforms, taking new shapes to maintain its hold. Even in spiritual practice, ego can disguise itself as achievement or superiority. This is why ego is considered the most persistent obstacle on the path. To dissolve it requires not partial effort but total, unconditional Samarpan - complete surrender to the Satguru. In Himalayan Samarpan Dhyanyog, as taught by Shivkrupanand Swamiji, surrender is the key to transcending ego. When the ...