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What is the relationship between completeness and the need for austerities in the context of perfection?

When you realize your completeness, austerities become unnecessary; they can only refine expressions, not enhance the perfection that already exists within you.

— Osho
According to Osho, perfection is multidimensional: the inner realization of completeness is one dimension, while the outward means and expressions—such as disciplines or austerities—belong to another. When realization is complete, no austerity is needed for fulfillment; austerities can only polish specific expressions, not add to the already complete state.

If you feel whole inside, you don’t need harsh practices; those only refine outer skills, not inner completeness.

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