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Can innocence be aware of itself?

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"True innocence is a silent not-knowing, untouched by ego; it is the purity of being without the burden of self-awareness."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, innocence cannot be aware of itself; the very thought "I am innocent" is ego creeping in. True innocence is a silent, simple not-knowing, free of guilt and free of pride. Be alert, because ego hides in humility, love, and even "innocence." Let secondhand knowledge fade, don't brag about not-knowing, and rest in the childlike purity that Socrates called wisdom.
If you think or say you’re innocent, you’ve lost it—real innocence is just quietly not knowing, like a child who doesn’t make a big deal of it.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents spiritual pride and subtle ego traps.
- Encourages peaceful acceptance of not-knowing without guilt.
- Guides practice: cultivate silence, drop bragging, and watch the ego’s backdoor moves.
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