Ego Management in Gorakh Sutras

Abstract

Ego is an essential and integral part of you and it has a major role to play in your life. The human ego is the barrier to inner peace, harmonious relationships and self development. It can make or break one’s life, therefore, it is important to be aware of its presence and its functioning. The concept of ego has different meaning depending upon the context. For the purpose of this paper “ego” is taken as the exaggerated emphasis placed on oneself on the notions of “I”, “me” and “mine”; upon one’s own attitudes, experiences, behavior or perspective. Now the question is whether “Ego” can be managed? Further, what is said about ego, its properties and its management, in ancient Indian wisdom with special reference to Gorakhsutras written by Mahayogi Gorakhnath.