Can a devotee have ego?

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Core Insight:

According to Osho, a true devotee cannot have ego; dropping ego is the very first step of devotion. Renunciation may abandon wealth or status yet secretly inflate the ‘I,’ whereas love’s path cuts the ego in a single stroke. When ego’s veil falls, only the Divine—Shri Hari—remains revealed; all illusions, snares, and separations dissolve.

Being a devotee means letting go of the “I” completely; when the ego is gone, only God is seen.

Why this matters practically

- Prevents spiritual pride: choose surrender over showing off renunciation or knowledge.
- Brings peace now: dropping the ‘I’ reveals unity and ends inner conflict.
- Guides practice: notice ego impulses daily and release them with love.

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