What is meant by favor and disgrace?
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"Favor and disgrace are mere illusions of the ego; when you transcend the false self, both praise and blame dissolve, revealing the bliss of your true being."
According to Osho, ‘favor’ and ‘disgrace’ are not truths but ego-experiences: praise seduces the ego, blame hurts it. Because ego is a false, other-dependent center, both honor and dishonor create anxiety, bondage, and inevitable disappointment. Rooted in unawareness of our real center (atman), we surrender our feelings to others. When ego drops and we abide in our true being, praise and scorn lose power, revealing intrinsic bliss.
Favor and disgrace just push around your pretend self; know your real self and other people’s praise or blame won’t shake you.
Why this matters practically
- Stop letting others' praise or blame control your mood.
- Notice ego-reactions and return attention to inner awareness.
- Grow stable joy and resilience that don’t depend on circumstances.
- Notice ego-reactions and return attention to inner awareness.
- Grow stable joy and resilience that don’t depend on circumstances.
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