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Does true and deep thirst for the Divine make one dependent on praising the master?

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True thirst for the Divine awakens within you; the master merely dissolves your ego, guiding you to bow in reverence, not dependence.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, true and deep thirst itself reaches the Divine; the master doesn’t give God—he awakens that thirst and teaches bowing by dissolving ego. If praise of the master hurts, it’s your ego; to the egoless it is nectar. Using the master’s praise is a device, not dependence; ultimately the master disappears into the Divine.
Real longing finds God; praising the master only helps you drop your ego and learn to bow—then even the master vanishes.
Why this matters practically
- Spot ego: if praise of the master irritates you, examine your pride.
- Practice humility and receptivity to awaken deeper longing.
- Avoid guru-dependence by remembering the goal is the Divine, not the person.
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