What is the will of the Unknown and how does it conflict with a person's own will?
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"The struggle against the will of the Unknown arises from the illusion of the separate 'I'; when the ego dissolves, you become a joyous instrument of existence, free from the burdens of personal will."
According to Osho, the will of the Unknown (Brahman) is the ever-unfolding flow of existence. As long as you remain a separate 'I', you cannot know it and you struggle against it; this struggle breeds anxiety and suffering. When the ego dissolves, there’s no personal will left—you live as an instrument and witness, effortlessly aligned, joyous, and free of doer-ship and burden.
You’re like a leaf on a great river: stop trying to control the current and let it carry you, and the ride becomes easy and joyful.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces stress by dropping rigid expectations and control.
- Enables action without attachment, guilt, or paralyzing responsibility.
- Cultivates trust, resilience, and a felt sense of alignment with life.
- Enables action without attachment, guilt, or paralyzing responsibility.
- Cultivates trust, resilience, and a felt sense of alignment with life.
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