What happens when the ego takes delight in emotional experiences like tears of adoration?
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outcome
"When the ego delights in emotional experiences, it transforms tears of adoration into a source of pride, blocking the path to true humility and surrender. Only through vigilant awareness can we dissolve the ego and embrace genuine devotion."
According to Osho, when the ego takes delight in emotional experiences—such as tears of adoration—it simply appropriates them as its own achievement, feeding on them and surviving. Tears meant to soften and bend you then nourish the sense of 'I am,' blocking humility and surrender. Without dropping this inner bundle, devotion cannot begin; only surrender or vigilant awareness dissolves ego.
If your ego enjoys your holy crying, it turns those tears into its food—only letting go of “me” actually melts it.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when spiritual emotions are boosting your identity instead of dissolving it.
- Practice surrender (bhakti) or vigilant awareness (advaita) to stop ego hijacking.
- Choose softening, humble responses that help you bend rather than harden.
- Practice surrender (bhakti) or vigilant awareness (advaita) to stop ego hijacking.
- Choose softening, humble responses that help you bend rather than harden.
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