How can one discern between an ego-driven spiritual search and an authentic religious search?

According to Osho, you can tell by your inner state: if there is confusion, doubt, or a need for others to certify your progress, it’s an ego-trip; you’re seeking to possess experiences and feel superior. In an authentic search, faith arises, clarity is effortless, and the experience is self-evident—like health—requiring no validation. Real depth is known directly, not asked about.