Why is there a need to remove the ego if it is born of nature?
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"The ego is a natural phenomenon, but like poison, it brings suffering; choose to let it wither by non-clinging, and freedom will bloom."
According to Osho, the ego may be natural, but so are poison and death; nature’s origin doesn’t make a thing beneficial. Lao Tzu doesn’t command “remove it”—he points to consequence: cling to ego and suffer; step away and freedom arises. The choice is yours: don’t water the seed of ego if you seek bliss; let it wither by non-clinging.
Just because ego is natural doesn’t mean it’s good for you—if you want peace, stop feeding it.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you choose inner peace over habitual self-importance.
- Guides you to stop reinforcing egoic stories and reactions.
- Clarifies that freedom comes from non-clinging, not harsh self-suppression.
- Guides you to stop reinforcing egoic stories and reactions.
- Clarifies that freedom comes from non-clinging, not harsh self-suppression.
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