Is dyeing the cloth essential?
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"The robe has no power; what truly matters is the inner signal of total surrender: 'From now on—whatsoever!"
According to Osho, dyeing the cloth is not essential—the robe or its color has no power. What matters is the inner signal of total surrender: 'From now on—whatsoever!' Outer devices are merely catalysts to dissolve ego. If the gesture expresses wholehearted discipleship, it helps; without surrender, no ritual or robe transforms you.
Why this matters practically
- Use symbols like robes or vows to anchor genuine commitment, not as substitutes.
- Practice small acts of surrender to loosen ego and rigidity.
- Focus on inner transformation; let outer forms serve it, not replace it.
- Practice small acts of surrender to loosen ego and rigidity.
- Focus on inner transformation; let outer forms serve it, not replace it.
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