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Is it ego when someone considers themselves to be an avatar?

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To claim oneself as an avatar is the pinnacle of ego; true realization lies in the understanding that 'I am God' only makes sense when it includes everyone, for in nonduality, we are all divine.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, declaring oneself an avatar is the ultimate form of ego. In authentic samadhi the 'I-sense' dissolves; there is not even the thought 'I am,' let alone superiority. Any claim like 'I am God' that excludes others is egoic or deranged. Only a nondual recognition—'I am God because you too are God'—has meaning; otherwise avoid personality worship and grasp the principle.
If someone says they’re a special divine person above others, that’s ego; true spirituality drops the “I” and sees the same divinity in everyone.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you spot ego-driven claims and avoid guru-worship.
- Encourages humility and inclusiveness in your own practice.
- Points you toward direct experience beyond titles and identities.
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