Premanand Maharaj Ji
How do I stop ego from creeping into my bhajan and devotion?
Look at those ahead of you
Ego is the root of all suffering and shows in speech, action and thought. When true bhajan happens, you will see the great devotees who came before you, and ego will not come.
When true bhajan happens, you will see those ahead of you, the great devotees and bhajananandis who came before, and then ego will not come.