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What happens when I take sannyas but still lack inner certainty?

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"Do not wait for absolute certainty to take sannyas; dive into the adventure of life, and certainty will emerge through your experiences."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, you need not wait for absolute inner certainty to take sannyas; certainty comes only through living the adventure. Begin with intense interest and trust, take the risk, and learn by entering the water. If you keep waiting for guarantees, you’ll remain stuck for years or lives. Start now; experience will ripen into certainty.
You don’t have to be 100% sure—start with curiosity and trust, and real confidence will grow from what you experience.
Why this matters practically
- You stop waiting for impossible guarantees and start transforming now.
- Experience-based learning grows real certainty and commitment.
- Encourages trusting an authentic guide by sensing presence, eyes, and the ring of authority.
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