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What are the different types of human beings according to Gurdjieff?

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"Humanity is a spectrum of consciousness, from the instinctive to the fully awakened, but true liberation lies in realizing the nobodiness beyond all types."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, echoing Gurdjieff, humanity divides into seven grades: man 1 (body-centered/instinctive), man 2 (emotion-centered), man 3 (mind-centered); these three are mechanical. Man 4 becomes balanced through conscious work; man 5 crystallizes a real "I"; man 6 attains higher, stable consciousness; man 7 is fully awakened. Osho playfully adds "zero" - nobodiness - beyond all types.
People begin ruled by body, heart, or head; with practice they balance, grow a real self, and finally wake up.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you identify your dominant center and blind spots.
- Guides step-by-step inner work toward balance and self-remembering.
- Encourages seeking a conscious school or method, not just ideas.
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