Pride is the enemy that survives even spiritual progress. One may renounce the world—and become proud of renunciation. Bhaja Govindam मा कुरु धनजनयौवनगर्वं… Do not be arrogant of wealth, youth, or status. Kabir जब मैं था तब हरि नहीं… When "I" existed, God was not. Vemana మదము విడిచిన మేలే మానవునకు. The best thing for a human is to abandon pride. Commentary All three agree: ego is the final veil.