Does a devotee have ego?

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Core Insight:

According to Osho, a true devotee has no ego. Ego belongs to the 'skull'—the noisy intellect that identifies as 'me.' Devotion (bhakti) is a divine 'madness' where the wave merges into the ocean; in such vastness, the 'I' disappears and one depends wholly on the Divine. If ego remains, it's the skull masquerading as devotion.

When love for the Divine takes over, the ‘me’ melts; if you still feel important, it’s just your busy mind pretending to be devoted.

Why this matters practically

- Distinguish genuine surrender from ego-driven religiosity and labels.
- Practice silence, love, and letting go of identification with thoughts.
- Avoid spiritual bypassing by noticing when the mind wears a devotional mask.

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