How can I distinguish between the ego and my true nature?
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"Your true nature is the silent, questionless awareness that shines when the light of meditation dispels the ego's demands for achievement and praise."
According to Osho, you can’t drop the ego; it is like darkness - only the light of meditation dispels it. Ego asks 'how,' accumulates merit, seeks praise and achievement. Your true nature is silent, questionless, luminous awareness. Turn on awareness and the ego disappears by itself; when there is no inner demander or self-congratulator, only clear presence remains.
Don’t fight your ego; just be quietly aware—when awareness shines, the noisy part wanting credit or answers fades, and your real self is the calm light that remains.
Why this matters practically
- Stop chasing spiritual achievements and notice the urge to be praised—that’s ego.
- Practice daily meditation/awareness; like switching on a light, it ends egoic darkness.
- Choose from quiet presence rather than from questions, comparisons, or self-congratulation.
- Practice daily meditation/awareness; like switching on a light, it ends egoic darkness.
- Choose from quiet presence rather than from questions, comparisons, or self-congratulation.
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