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What should I do to decide on taking sannyas?

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"To decide on sannyas, let go of your calculations and surrender to the heart's pull; trust the silence and love within, and take the leap into the unknown."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, to decide on sannyas you should “get lost”—drop the head, the calculations, and the need for certainty. Let the ego dissolve and listen to the heart’s pull. Sannyas is not a conclusion of thought but a courageous surrender into the unknown. If silence, love, and a yes arise within, trust that and jump.
Stop overthinking—if your heart feels a clear yes, say yes.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces analysis-paralysis and fear-driven delay.
- Aligns choices with authentic inner feeling.
- Opens space for real transformation through surrender.
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