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Can a high-level body exist without the craving for food?

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A liberated being must hold onto at least one sensory anchor to remain embodied, but beyond the fifth body, true sustenance comes from higher forces, transcending the need for cravings.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, up to the fifth body a liberated being must keep at least one sensory 'anchor'—such as interest in food—to remain embodied; without it, life departs. Beyond the fifth body, no craving is required; other forces can sustain presence. Ramakrishna consciously used food as his anchor, releasing it when his work was complete.
Yes—until the fifth stage you need a small liking (like food) to stay here; beyond that, you can remain without any craving.
Why this matters practically
- Reframes a master's simple interests as conscious tools, not weaknesses.
- Invites you to choose gentle, mindful anchors to stay grounded while you serve or grow.
- Encourages gradual release of cravings as freedom deepens, without anxiety.
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