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Is choice possible in the state of moksha?

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"In the state of moksha, choice is not eliminated; it is transformed into a spontaneous expression of compassion, free from the chains of ego and desire."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, choice remains possible in moksha, but its source radically changes: no longer driven by ego, fear, or desire, it arises only out of compassion. Liberation doesn't cancel decision-making; it purifies it. From freedom and clarity, action becomes a compassionate response, spontaneous and non-reactive, serving life rather than personal preference or compulsion.
Yes—you still choose, but when you’re truly free inside, your choices come only from kindness, not from wanting something for yourself.
Why this matters practically
- Aligns daily decisions with compassion rather than egoic impulses.
- Clarifies that spiritual freedom is active, not passive or indifferent.
- Reduces inner conflict by simplifying choices to what nurtures life and others.
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