A lot of things have been said by saints and sages describing their own state, that doesn't mean it is the same for you too! They said, ""Aham Brahmasmi"". They are talking about themselves. They are Brahman, not you. This is their level of consciousness that they were able to say this. And you say, ""Good! I am Brahman!"". No! He is Brahman, you are not. You must now honestly say, ""Aham Bhramasmi: I am an illusion!"" Otherwise, there will be a big mess, 'illusion' calling itself 'Brahman', and is also enjoying it. Ego is our life for us, how did it become a lie? The sign of those who have known ego as a liar is that ego is no longer visible in their lives. The one who is not living from the ego-center, only they have the right to call ego as the false. Is there any ego in your life or not? So why do you say that ego is a lie?