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What happens to the ego during meditation?

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"In meditation, the ego is not suppressed but ripened, and when it reaches its fullness, it drops away effortlessly, revealing the truth of no-ego."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, during meditation the ego is not suppressed but ripened until it drops by itself. Like a balloon pushed to bursting or a fruit maturing on the tree, the ego may even swell at first—sometimes deliberately—so its falseness is seen and it pops. Then surrender happens naturally: an unripe, weak ego clings; a mature one collapses effortlessly into no-ego.
Meditation lets your sense of ‘me’ grow up and then pop, so you can simply be.
Why this matters practically
- Don’t fake humility; build real strength and awareness, then let go.
- Ego swelling in practice can signal ripening, not failure—stay watchful.
- Use this arc in life: first own power responsibly, then relax control and trust.
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