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What is the secret of finding the right name for each sannyasin?

Names are mere devices, reflecting the flavor of presence; trust the living moment and let intuition guide you.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, there is no secret to naming a sannyasin; it happens playfully and spontaneously, like the joke about 'Jesus Christ'—a name arising from an unplanned moment. Names are devices, not essences. Forget formulas; trust the living moment and intuition. The real work is transformation; the label merely reflects, lightly, the flavor of that presence.
There’s no special trick—the right name just pops up naturally, like a happy accident.
Why this matters practically
- Stops overthinking labels; centers you on inner change, not titles.
- Encourages trust in spontaneity and playfulness in spiritual growth.
- Reduces anxiety about 'getting it right' and opens you to the moment.
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