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What does surrender mean in the context of a disciple to the master?

Synthesized from Source definition

"Surrender is not an act of submission, but a blossoming of love and trust that frees you from the illusion of the ego, revealing the intrinsic nature that has always been yours."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, surrender isn’t an intellectual decision or subjugation; drop the loaded word. Cultivate love and trust, and surrender arises by itself—like a shadow. True surrender gives freedom from the ego, not bondage. You relinquish only what you never truly had—the ego—while the master mirrors and restores what is innately yours but forgotten: your own intrinsic nature.
Don’t overthink surrender—love and trust the master, and your need to control (ego) drops, revealing your real self.
Why this matters practically
- Softens ego-based resistance, easing growth and transformation.
- Encourages trust and love that deepen meditation and guidance.
- Reveals your natural qualities by letting go of false identities.
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