Published: 11:24 PM, 03 August 2026
Eradication of Ego in Modern Life
Society in modern life is traumatic. That means the reaction and psychology of some sections of society in and around the globe seems strange. As the world and its societal impact seems utterly grotesque, hence it is advisable, to treat the entire humanity under one banner.
That is why it is advisable for humanity to shun our ego forever. The basics of our society is to bestow utmost cordiality and affection to the humanity around us. What does it indicate? Some sections of humanity always have a feeling that self is a supreme entity than the opponent. Thereby we tend to develop a habit that entire humanity is egregious and wicked than others. This is not at all appreciable.
So, our aim should be to bestow cordiality and affection to the entire humanity. In between there might be some human beings who might have earned due to some professional work. In this regard, what we notice is that a feeling of aggression might creep upon me. On account of which the successful human being always has the temptation to look down upon others very meanly.
The noted poet, litterateur, Nobel Laureate, novelist, short story writer and music composure Rabindranath Tagore always felt humility and affection towards entire humanity across the globe. In this regard, Gurudev (as Rabindranath Tagore was fondly referred to as) in his various writings propagated the doctrine of humility and affection towards humble and simple-hearted humanity not to be egoistic towards somber human beings. There are some human beings who always prefer to be egoistic on the receiving end of achieving a little bit of success. Those having ego problems, they despite the above attitude, develop a pejorative impact upon fellow citizens. On account of this aggression, an honest and transparent attitude becomes covered under the debris. That is why the great thinkers and philosophers, always advise the citizens to be humbler and sublime towards peace loving human beings of the globe. As per the tenets of my column, I tend to focus upon two closer and cordial nations of the South Asian Subcontinent, India and Bangladesh.
Now coming to the crux of my interpretation, let me touch upon the salient features of the ways by which we are able to eradicate the menace of ego in modern life, especially in nations like India and Bangladesh.
There might be various ways by which we can eradicate ego in modern life. As I am throwing light about this menacing issue, let me touch upon these issues in India and Bangladesh. Among all some of the issues pertaining to the above are stated as follow:
Adopt a humanitarian attitude upon fellow human beings of the same nation as well as in other parts of the globe.
Focus upon effort but not the end results.
Select an objective over passion.
We should be serious about our work.
We should be amiable.
To shun ego means becoming reserved and confident.
We should be adept in managing ourselves instead of expressing ego towards others.
We should be more acclimatized with nature instead of being egoistic.
We should always bestow affection towards others instead of expressing ego.
Writing about ego might not be an easy task on my part. But those carrying on with this temperament, suffer to a great extent. What is sorrowfully witnessed, in India, Bangladesh and other parts of the globe, ego badly hampers the careers of human beings. In this regard, both younger and elderly generations should be cautious. The reason behind is that if we are always in a humble and amiable state of affairs, then the acceptability in the modern age, always brighten so that success in life always sparkles to glaring heights.
There are some probable ways and means, by which we may overcome ego to bolster our life to utmost warmth and cordiality. Among all some of
the common ones are stated as follow:
We must identify our weak areas so that we are successful in transforming our temperament to glorious heights.
Understanding our temperament from a proper perspective so as to develop our acceptability to the society.
In order to maintain a cordial heart upon humanity, then we are able to place yourself comfortability to others.
We must respond tactfully to others, but that should not be self-explanatory.
Art of compassion and amiability always act as the path of success.
Now let me touch upon various forms of ego. Among all some of the common ones are stated as follow:
Cultural ego
Academic ego
Corporate ego
Professional ego
Familial ego
Religious ego
Psychological ego
As we witness that the term ego has become part and parcel of our life. On account of ego, we witness that people’s temperament and behavioral pattern has reached such a state of affairs, human relations have raised a big question mark. Some sections enjoy the egotistic attitude whereas there are quite many of us who become terribly annoyed. That is why the role of counseling psychologists stands off as paramount importance. They always advise the citizens that all of us should be of a sublime and amiable disposition. This way the person with an amiable disposition gets the deserving kudos within the societies. Thereby success in life is easily ensured. This we cannot deny till the last breath in our life.
Sujayendra Das is a columnist
based in Calcutta, India.
