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How does subduing the senses through the mind relate to dissolving the mind itself?

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"Mastering the senses through the mind is the first step to forging a true will; only then can you surrender that very mind and dissolve into the Divine."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, subduing the senses through the mind is the first, indispensable stage: by mastering passions you forge a real, integrated will—a true mind. Only then can the second stage occur: surrendering that very mind, dissolving it into the Divine. Without disciplined mind, there’s nothing to surrender; with it, renunciation becomes the highest resolve.
First build a strong, steady mind by not chasing every desire; then you can let even that mind go.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you stop being driven by cravings and become centered.
- Gives a clear two-step path: cultivate willpower, then surrender ego/control.
- Ensures surrender is real because there’s something authentic to offer.
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