Why is there jealousy in love?
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definition
"Jealousy is the shadow of love, revealing the ego's need to possess; true love transcends this darkness, recognizing the divine in the other and embracing surrender over ownership."
According to Osho, jealousy appears when what we call love is actually the ego’s urge to possess and use the other as a means. Jealousy is darkness proving love’s absence. True love recognizes the divine in the other, surrenders possessiveness, and becomes service. When love is real—reverent and non-possessive—jealousy naturally disappears.
Jealousy happens when we try to own someone; real love lets them be and serves them, so jealousy fades.
Why this matters practically
- Spot when ego is posing as love, so you can correct it.
- Treat partners as sacred ends, not means.
- Use a test: where jealousy persists, practice service, surrender, and non-possessiveness.
- Treat partners as sacred ends, not means.
- Use a test: where jealousy persists, practice service, surrender, and non-possessiveness.
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