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What happens when the feeling of merging with the divine fades and the ego returns?

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When the ego returns, do not fight it; simply be alert and return to the present, for in the here and now, the ego drops away naturally.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, when the felt union fades and the ego returns, don’t make egolessness a goal or fight the ego. Enjoy and thank egoless moments; when ego appears, be simply alert and come back to the present. Expectation projects past into future and feeds ego. In pure hereness-now, ego drops naturally and egoless periods deepen.
When the special no-ego feeling goes away, don’t chase it—just notice, return to right now, and it comes back by itself.
Why this matters practically
- Stops the stress of chasing spiritual highs and reduces ego-feeding expectations.
- Trains moment-to-moment presence, where ego loosens and clarity grows.
- Builds a stable practice: gratitude when egolessness arises, alertness when ego returns.
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