Is the ego a manifestation of God and a game played by existence?
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"The ego is God's play only when you realize that all is God; otherwise, it is a futile struggle against the river of existence. Surrender and flow, for the separate "I" is an illusion that creates only strain and anxiety."
According to Osho, yes—the ego, too, is God’s play—but only when truly seen that “all is God’s,” in which realization the separate “I” vanishes. Otherwise, ego is the idiotic insistence on private goals, fighting the river of existence, creating strain and anxiety. Be watchful: the mind can use this idea to secretly protect the ego; surrender and flow.
If you really see everything as God’s, your separate “me” dissolves; otherwise ego just fights life—so stay alert and go with the flow.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety by aligning with life’s current instead of resisting it.
- Builds vigilance against self-deception and spiritual rationalization.
- Fosters humility, belonging, and effortless action.
- Builds vigilance against self-deception and spiritual rationalization.
- Fosters humility, belonging, and effortless action.
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