Question

is self respect reason for ego

Answer 1

Somehow yes. My life is an example of this. I dont follow many things to maintain my self respect but it causes to ego.

Answer 2

no not all.
If you respect you why it is called a ego.

A famous quote : I don't respect who don't respect me.

All will call it ego.
Myself I call it self respect.

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