What happens when desire is gone and one is in a liberated state?
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outcome
"When desire is gone, freedom remains, and the urge to reenter suffering fades; understanding reveals the futility of craving, leaving only the joy of liberation."
According to Osho, when desire is gone, freedom remains but the urge to reenter suffering disappears. Like a child who once burned his hand on a flame, the liberated cannot wish again for what experience has revealed as pointless. No power restrains him; deep understanding does. Worldly pursuits lose meaning, so craving cannot arise.
After you learn fire burns, you just don’t touch it; a liberated person has no wish left to chase painful desires.
Why this matters practically
- Shows non-desire is understanding, not suppression.
- Eases fear that spirituality limits freedom; it matures choice.
- Points to learning from experience to naturally drop harmful cravings.
- Eases fear that spirituality limits freedom; it matures choice.
- Points to learning from experience to naturally drop harmful cravings.
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