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Do you give the lady sannyasins a more difficult time than the men?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"The real difficulty lies not in how one is treated, but in the challenge of dropping the ego and the conditioning that clouds our perception. When projection ends, the complaint dissolves, revealing the clarity of the path ahead."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, no—any sense that he treats women sannyasins more harshly is imagination. The mind projects differences and grievances; the Master simply reflects what is. The real difficulty is the same for everyone: dropping ego, comparisons, and conditioning. When projection ends, the complaint dissolves and the path becomes clear.
He says you’re just imagining it; the tough part is the same for everyone—letting go of ego and comparisons.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces gender-based resentment and blame
- Redirects energy from complaints to inner work
- Helps meet challenges without projection, making growth smoother
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