Baba Hari Dass on Ego

“Just like pure water poured in a dirty cup becomes dirty, similarly the pure ego rooted in the impure mind becomes impure ego.”

“'''The ego has no form and no particular center of existence. It pervades the mind, intellect, senses, and the body as 'I am''''.”

“Q: Is it possible for us to identify with the Self rather than the ego? A: Without knowing the ego, we can't even touch the Self.”

“Q: How do you define ego? A: Ego is life. To keep the body's existence is ego. It is the part of the mind which identifies a creature with the world. Ego self tells you , “This is my body,” and also tells you, “This is my Self.” It connects the two.”

“Q: How do I know about the ego: can it be our friend? A: More than a friend, it is our life. Ego works through mind, intellect, and senses. Its field of activity is desires and attachments (instruments)... but one who wants to get liberated from the cycle of birth and death, then the ego should be separated from its instruments.”