What does Hinduism say about ego?

In Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna says “Air, water, earth, fire, sky, mind, intelligence and ahankaar (ego) together constitute the nature created by me.”

What is the concept of self in Indian philosophy?

According to the Jaina school, the self consists of the soul or jīva which occupies the body. The soul is formless but it can occupy a body just as light might occupy a room. It is a striking feature of the Jaina view of the self that this jīva is said to be coextensive with the body.

What does Indian philosophy say?

Indian philosophies share many concepts such as dharma, karma, samsara, reincarnation, dukkha, renunciation, meditation, with almost all of them focussing on the ultimate goal of liberation of the individual from dukkha and samsara through diverse range of spiritual practices (moksha, nirvana).

Do you think that Indian philosophy is essentially spiritual?

Indian philosophy has been intensely spiritual, conceiving of man as spiritual in nature, and relating him to a spiritual or essential universe. Almost all schools of Indian philosophy are also religious sects. In every school of Indian thought, philosophy is intimately associated with practical life.

What is orthodox Indian philosophy?

Six Orthodox Schools of Hindu Philosophy. The six orthodox schools are called as shatdarshanas and include Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa and Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta Philosophy). Most of these schools of thought believe in the theory of Karma and rebirth.

What is Hindu philosophy called?

In Indian tradition, the word used for philosophy is Darshana (Viewpoint or perspective), from the Sanskrit root drish (to see, to experience). These are also called the Astika (theistic) philosophical traditions and are those that accept the Vedas as an authoritative, important source of knowledge.

What is the definition of false ego?

We always have an ego, or existence as a unique, individual being, but what we have to watch out for is our “false ego.” It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, lies, inferiority, and ego.