Can a devotee have ego?
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"A true devotee cannot harbor ego; in the surrender of love, the veil of the self falls away, revealing only the Divine."
According to Osho, a true devotee cannot have ego; dropping ego is the very first step of devotion. Renunciation may abandon wealth or status yet secretly inflate the ‘I,’ whereas love’s path cuts the ego in a single stroke. When ego’s veil falls, only the Divine—Shri Hari—remains revealed; all illusions, snares, and separations dissolve.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents spiritual pride: choose surrender over showing off renunciation or knowledge.
- Brings peace now: dropping the ‘I’ reveals unity and ends inner conflict.
- Guides practice: notice ego impulses daily and release them with love.
- Brings peace now: dropping the ‘I’ reveals unity and ends inner conflict.
- Guides practice: notice ego impulses daily and release them with love.
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