The ego can survive everything. It can survive renunciation. It can survive devotion. But the most dangerous ego is: Ego wearing the mask of wisdom. That is why Shankara calls the scholar: mūḍhamate — foolish-minded. Because knowledge has not produced humility. Signs of the Pandit's Pride • correcting others constantly • quoting scripture to dominate • debating without compassion • feeling spiritually superior • collecting teachings like trophies • mistaking information for liberation This is not wisdom. This is ego decorated with Sanskrit.