The texts describe a profound oneness between the Guru and devotee. How does this non-dual relationship help eliminate ego?

The relationship between Guru and devotee is depicted as a non-dualistic union where they are two parts of one whole, to the extent that one is incomplete without the other. This unity is key to dissolving the ego. Chapter 27 states that if one attempts to forcibly separate them, the "pride of the doer vanishes." The ego thrives on separation and individuality, but the Guru-devotee relationship leaves no room for such duality. The individual soul ('Jiva') is limited by ego, and the Guru's role is to remove this distinction, guiding the devotee toward the all-knowing, egoless state of 'Shiva' through this bond of oneness.