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What should a sannyasin be like?

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"A true sannyasin lives in inner freedom, allowing life to flow through laughter, tears, and dance, while witnessing it all with awareness and spontaneity."

According to Osho, a sannyasin has no imposed framework or discipline; he lives in inner freedom, trusting his own awareness. Whatever arises—laughter, tears, dance, even sulkiness—should be allowed naturally, without repression or concern for others’ judgments. Let life flow and stand behind it as a witnessing consciousness; spontaneity plus watchfulness is true sannyas.
Be natural and free inside—let feelings come and go, while calmly watching them from within.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents repression and inner conflict.
- Builds trust in your own heart instead of public opinion.
- Cultivates clarity and peace through watchful awareness.
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