Is it possible to be conscious of enlightenment and be enlightened? Can the thought of being enlightened create ego?
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definition
"True enlightenment is the realization of the Self beyond the confines of ego; the moment you think, 'I am enlightened,' you have already stepped back into the illusion of identity."
According to Osho, ego is only a substitute idea born from not knowing oneself. Enlightenment is the shift from ego to the real Self, mind to no-mind; thus an enlightened person cannot be egoistic. If there is a thought, 'I am enlightened,' it belongs to the ego. True enlightenment is self-knowing without the balloon of identity, not a thought about oneself.
If you truly wake up, you don’t need to think “I’m awake”; only the sleepy part brags about it.
Why this matters practically
- Notice “I am enlightened” thoughts as ego signals, reducing pride and insecurity.
- Practice direct awareness instead of collecting spiritual labels.
- Cultivate humility and authenticity in choices and relationships.
- Practice direct awareness instead of collecting spiritual labels.
- Cultivate humility and authenticity in choices and relationships.
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