What is the nature of self in relation to spiritual teachings?
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"The authentic self is not a claim or a statement; it is the silent presence of being that transcends the ego and pervades all."
According to Osho, the authentic “self” in spirituality is the absence of the egoic claimant—only the divine is; the separate “I” is not. Positive or negative proclamations (“I am God” or “I am not”) can both feed ego. True realization transcends statements, claims, and postures; it is a silent, egoless being that cannot be advertised yet pervades all.
When you truly awaken, the boastful “me” disappears and only a quiet, living presence remains that doesn’t need to say anything.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you spot ego in spiritual claims and avoid being misled.
- Encourages humility and inner silence over self-promotion.
- Guides practice toward surrender and egoless living.
- Encourages humility and inner silence over self-promotion.
- Guides practice toward surrender and egoless living.
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