What is the place of prayer in spiritual practice?
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"Prayer is not a plea to God, but a sacred act of unveiling the divine within, stripping away the ego to reveal our original essence."
According to Osho, prayer is not a request to reach God but a transformative way of being that dissolves the ego so only the divine nature remains. Like a sculptor removing excess stone, prayer strips away the accidental roles, identities, and desires, revealing the original face within. It is continuous, like breathing: every act, such as rising, eating, and working, becomes prayerful, preserving the essential presence that is God within.
Prayer is like breathing while gently chipping off pretend labels so your real self—which is God—can shine through all day.
Why this matters practically
- Helps drop false roles and anxieties, letting you live from your authentic center.
- Turns daily routines into mindful, sacred acts.
- Cultivates inner peace by dissolving ego-driven striving.
- Turns daily routines into mindful, sacred acts.
- Cultivates inner peace by dissolving ego-driven striving.
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