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What specific actions should a sannyasin take after the sense of doership drops?

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Let your actions arise from the clarity of your witnessing, for in the light of awareness, what is appropriate will reveal itself. Trust your inner seeing and be your own master.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, after the sense of doership drops, a sannyasin should not seek prescribed actions; instead let witnessing awaken and allow action to arise spontaneously from clarity. Trust your inner seeing rather than borrowed rules; be your own master. From the light of awareness, what is appropriate becomes evident in each situation, so you respond freshly to circumstances without new crutches.
When you stop thinking “I’m doing,” just stay aware like someone with open eyes—then you naturally see what to do without asking anyone.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you act without dependence on external authorities.
- Builds flexible, situation‑wise responses instead of rigid rules.
- Reduces anxiety about right/wrong by trusting clear awareness.
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