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Who is the self?

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"The self you cling to is merely a veil; drop the I in surrender, and the divine presence within you will reveal itself."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the ‘self’ you think you are—the I, the doer—is only a time-bound lock that blocks the divine. Drop this I in prayerful surrender, and what remains is your real self: egoless, timeless presence already one with God. The door was never closed; only the I veiled your eyes. In patient, trusting waiting, the eternal you reveals itself.
The real you isn’t the busy “I”; when that ego relaxes, a calm, timeless you is already here.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts from control to surrender, easing anxiety.
- Cultivates patience and presence instead of haste.
- Opens deeper connection in prayer/meditation beyond ego.
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