What happens to responsibilities when one disappears?
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"When the ego disappears, responsibilities remain, but they transform into a playful dance of existence, free from the weight of 'me' and infused with spontaneous awareness."
According to Osho, when the ego disappears, responsibilities don’t vanish; functioning continues—pay the rent, weave like Kabir—but it’s no longer heavy or serious. Ultimately there’s nobody to pay and no rent at all; life is a dream. Yet out of compassion you still play the game, handling money and duties playfully, without worry or clinging, letting actions happen naturally, not from ‘me’ but from spontaneous awareness.
Even if the “me” is gone, you still do everyday things like paying rent—but lightly, like a kind pretend game, without feeling burdened.
Why this matters practically
- Lowers stress by treating duties as play instead of identity.
- Keeps you responsible without egoic clinging or guilt.
- Frees energy for awareness and joy while meeting real-world needs.
- Keeps you responsible without egoic clinging or guilt.
- Frees energy for awareness and joy while meeting real-world needs.
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