Can man conquer himself through suppression and fighting?
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"Self-conquest is not achieved through suppression or conflict, but through the illuminating power of awareness that dissolves ignorance and reveals the unity within."
According to Osho, self-conquest never comes through suppression or inner warfare; fighting divides you into attacker and defender, squandering energy and ensuring failure. There is no inner enemy—only ignorance, a shadow that vanishes in the light of awareness. Therefore, drop conflict and illuminate every inner corner through attentive knowing; comprehensive self-knowledge naturally dissolves contradictions and becomes true mastery.
Don’t fight yourself; switch on the inner light—when you see clearly, the scary shadows disappear.
Why this matters practically
- Stops wasting energy on inner battles and self-sabotage.
- Promotes mindful self-inquiry to integrate fears instead of repressing them.
- Creates lasting inner peace and clarity for wiser daily choices.
- Promotes mindful self-inquiry to integrate fears instead of repressing them.
- Creates lasting inner peace and clarity for wiser daily choices.
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