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Is the sadhana process of spiritual practice as unreal as a ghost?

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"Sadhana is as unreal as a ghost, yet even an illusion can serve as a device to dispel the greater illusion of bondage."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, yes—sadhana is ultimately as unreal as a ghost: the goal has always been yours, and the bondage was never real. Yet the master won’t dismiss practice, because an illusory method can still function as a device to dispel illusion. Given our bias to doubt the right and embrace the easy, practice remains a necessary skillful means.
Even if the chains are pretend, you still use a pretend key to realize you were free all along.
Why this matters practically
- Stops the mind from labeling meditation “bogus” just to avoid effort.
- Treats practice as a tool, not a dogma—use it, then drop it when clarity dawns.
- Exposes ego-bias: we accept negative claims easily; stay vigilant and keep practicing.
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