The Ego uses the mind as a means of spiritual search. It is through the mind that the Ego intends to understand what is beyond mind and forms. The mind in this way prepares the mental image of enlightenment, seeking, happiness etc.

Frank Wanderer
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In this quote, Krishnamurti has created a powerful definition of the ego. The Ego is the thinking that exists within every single one of our brains. The mind is used to search for something that may or may not exist. When we use it in a spiritual manner, we are looking for a deeper meaning in life and exploring the universe in a way that allows us to understand ourselves and others better. The Ego uses the mind as a means of spiritual search.

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