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How can I become a sannyasin out of awareness?

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"Let your decision to become a sannyasin arise from awareness, not from fear or ambition; in stillness, clarity will guide you."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, sannyas should happen only out of awareness. Don’t choose it from fear, ambition, imitation, or rebellion; simply watch, meditate, and let clarity ripen. When you are alert and relaxed, the decision happens by itself—whether to take it or to drop it. Awareness, not willpower, is the alchemy that makes any step true.
Stay watchful and calm until you feel crystal clear inside, then let the yes or no to sannyas arise by itself.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents choices driven by fear, guilt, or peer pressure.
- Leads to an authentic, peaceful, and stable commitment.
- Aligns actions with inner clarity, reducing regret.
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