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What happens when one takes sannyas but feels frustration and melancholy?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"Taking sannyas does not promise instant joy; it reveals the depths of your despair and invites you to surrender your ego, transforming melancholy into meaning and beauty in the embrace of the Divine."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, taking sannyas while feeling frustrated simply reveals the horse you’ve been riding—the world’s built‑in despair. Sannyas doesn’t grant instant cheer; it invites surrender of ego and companionship with the Divine. When you truly bow and take God’s company, melancholy dissolves into meaning, beauty, and victorious joy; without that surrender, defeat continues.
Sannyas won’t instantly make you happy; it’s the start of dropping ego and turning to God so sadness can become real joy.
Why this matters practically
- Normalizes initial sadness and prevents self-judgment after a big spiritual step.
- Redirects effort from ego-striving to surrender and trust in the Divine.
- Offers a practical remedy: prayerful closeness with God to transform despair into meaning.
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