What is the significance of inner wealth in relation to non-possession?
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"When you are inwardly full, things fall off by themselves; non-possession is not a loss, but a natural expression of freedom."
According to Osho, non-possession is not a heroic renunciation but a natural shedding that happens when inner wealth—awareness and bliss—flowers. To Mahavira, jewels had become mere pebbles; value drained away as consciousness ripened. When you are inwardly full, things fall off by themselves; you don’t leave them, they are left behind. Thus non-possession expresses freedom, not loss, and varies by individual temperament—some stay in palaces unattached, others simply walk away.
When you feel rich inside, outer things stop mattering, so you drop them naturally instead of forcing yourself to give them up.
Why this matters practically
- Focuses practice on growing inner joy rather than forcing austerity.
- Eases anxiety and envy by seeing possessions as optional, not identity.
- Encourages choosing a lifestyle (simple living or detachment-in-place) that matches your nature.
- Eases anxiety and envy by seeing possessions as optional, not identity.
- Encourages choosing a lifestyle (simple living or detachment-in-place) that matches your nature.
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