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How can I melt the ego and free myself from pain?

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"In the silence of wordless reverence, the ego melts and suffering loosens its grip; bow to the divine in every moment, and let surrender happen naturally."

According to Osho, the ego melts in pranam—wordless reverence and gratitude—when you silently bow to the divine present in every person, moment, and particle. Let beauty touch you until speech fails; God “knocks” in that silence. Don’t perform a ritual; allow surrender to happen, like a fruit-laden branch bending. In such humble, heartfelt bowing, separation softens and suffering loosens its grip.
Quietly feel thankful and bow inside to the sacred in everything, and your tight “me” relaxes so the pain eases.
Why this matters practically
- Turns ordinary moments and greetings into reverence, reducing pride and conflict.
- Short pauses of silent gratitude calm the mind and ease emotional hurt.
- Sensing beauty in nature trains the heart to surrender, opening you to grace.
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