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What is the concept of sannyas?

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"Sannyas is not about renouncing the world, but about engaging with it while remaining inwardly unattached; be in the world, but let not the world be in you."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, sannyas is an inner attitude, not a physical withdrawal from life. You remain in the world—working and relating as before—but without serious attachment, treating life like a play. By staying engaged yet inwardly unattached, you are 'in it and above it': be in the world, but don’t let the world be in you.
Keep living your normal life, but hold it lightly—like acting in a play—so it doesn’t stick to your heart.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents burnout by loosening attachment to roles and results.
- Cultivates inner freedom and peace amid daily activity.
- Turns everyday living into meditation instead of escape.
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