EGOTISM
Egotism is interest in one’s own self; i.e. loving only one’s own self.
Ego is denial of the supreme authority of God. An egotist cannot love humanity, Nature, God.
An egotist denies the value of knowledge, spiritualism and godliness.
In Sikhism, ego is a disease and its cure is very much in itself. (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 466)
A Sikh is expected to release himself from ego.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)