How does the text suggest we handle the confusion caused by ego and the feeling of 'I and mine'?

Chapter 17 provides clear guidance on handling the ego and the illusion of 'I and mine.' It explains that this confusion, or "bodily ego," arises from delusion (Maya) and causes us to forget our true nature. The text advises us to recognize this sense of "I and mine" as being insubstantial, "like a mirage," and to actively work on becoming free of this possessiveness. It uses the analogy of a parrot tied to a tube, urging the soul to "release the feet that are held tight... and fly high in the sky." This means we should stop getting entangled in the world of "me and you," think clearly, and discard the attachment to the body and its relations to realize our true, unbound Self.