What is meant by a spiritual ego?
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"Spirituality begins only when the ego dissolves, for true spirit lives contentedly in the present, grateful and desireless."
According to Osho, a 'spiritual ego' is a contradiction: it’s the same ego wearing holy clothes. Ego can exploit anything—money, power, learning, even humility—but spirituality begins only when ego dissolves and the craving for ‘more’ ends. True spirit lives contentedly in the present, grateful and desireless. Don’t try to ‘cure’ ego; it’s the enemy—drop it entirely, otherwise spirituality and ego cannot coexist.
Feeling special for being spiritual is still ego; real spirituality is letting go of wanting to be more and resting content in the present.
Why this matters practically
- Helps spot subtle pride in practice and prevents hypocrisy.
- Encourages contentment and present-moment living over endless craving.
- Points practice toward surrender and awareness, not status or achievement.
- Encourages contentment and present-moment living over endless craving.
- Points practice toward surrender and awareness, not status or achievement.
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