Can a high-level body exist without the craving for food?
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"A liberated being must hold onto at least one sensory anchor to remain embodied, but beyond the fifth body, true sustenance comes from higher forces, transcending the need for cravings."
According to Osho, up to the fifth body a liberated being must keep at least one sensory 'anchor'—such as interest in food—to remain embodied; without it, life departs. Beyond the fifth body, no craving is required; other forces can sustain presence. Ramakrishna consciously used food as his anchor, releasing it when his work was complete.
Yes—until the fifth stage you need a small liking (like food) to stay here; beyond that, you can remain without any craving.
Why this matters practically
- Reframes a master's simple interests as conscious tools, not weaknesses.
- Invites you to choose gentle, mindful anchors to stay grounded while you serve or grow.
- Encourages gradual release of cravings as freedom deepens, without anxiety.
- Invites you to choose gentle, mindful anchors to stay grounded while you serve or grow.
- Encourages gradual release of cravings as freedom deepens, without anxiety.
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