Is attaining the Divine a human being’s victory or defeat?
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"To attain the Divine, you must first lose everything—only in surrendering the ego can you discover the true victory of love and union."
According to Osho, attaining the Divine is simultaneously defeat and victory: you must 'lose' first—surrender the ego, control, and claim to win—because in love’s paradox only losing opens the door. This self-surrender is the method; fullness, freedom, and union are the result. Lose totally to win totally; devotion surrenders, knowledge conquers—each with its own dangers.
You reach God by stopping the urge to be the winner—drop your ego, and real victory appears.
Why this matters practically
- Practice surrender and humility; let go of the need to control, especially in love and conflict.
- Choose your path wisely: knowledge needs vigilance against ego; devotion needs vigilance against laziness.
- Dropping egoic claims brings inner peace, clarity, and authentic connection.
- Choose your path wisely: knowledge needs vigilance against ego; devotion needs vigilance against laziness.
- Dropping egoic claims brings inner peace, clarity, and authentic connection.
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