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Why do beings suffer if life is a blissful cosmic play?

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"Suffering is born from the ego's resistance to the cosmic play; drop the ego, embrace existence, and watch suffering dissolve into the bliss of acceptance."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, suffering arises when the ego separates from the cosmic play and resists the whole. Stop speculating about “all beings” and ask why you suffer: private goals and opposition to what is create friction. Drop the ego, abandon rigid aims, accept, and flow with existence—then suffering dissolves; it’s an attitude, not an actuality.
You hurt because a small “me” fights the flow of life; relax and go with it, and the hurt fades.
Why this matters practically
- Release rigid personal agendas to reduce stress and frustration.
- Practice acceptance during illness or setbacks to lessen psychological suffering.
- Use meditation and awareness to see through the ego and align with life’s flow.
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