The Weight of Pride — What Does Gurbani Say About Ego (Haumai)? | Pride, Power and the Brain

Sikh Guru Teachings - Wisdom From Guru Granth Sahib · Nov 3, 2026 · 27m

The Weight of Pride — Season 3, Episode 2. Guru Granth Sahib does not speak of pride in general; it names it. In the first half, the things we call mine: the man on his boundary line (Ang 178), Guru Nanak Dev Ji's verdict on caste (Ang 83, Ang 142), the bitter gourd of rule, beauty and wealth (Ang 708), Kabir's courtier (Ang 1124) and youth as a guest for four days (Ang 23). In the second half, the pride that turns holy: giving up Maya but keeping pride (Ang 1372), the pride of learning (Ang 412, Ang 432), the devotee and the preacher (Ang 255, Ang 973), the elephant's bath (Ang 1428), and…