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Why do I hesitate to take sannyas at seventy-five?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"Sannyas is not an escape from life; it is a joyful immersion in the aliveness that transcends age. If you feel the energy of youth within, let go of hesitation and embrace the moment."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, your hesitation comes from inherited ideas that sannyas is an old-age escape from life. His sannyas has nothing to do with years and everything to do with aliveness: it is a joyful immersion in life—being in the world but not of it. If you feel inner youth and energy, age is irrelevant; drop the delay.
Don’t let your age stop you; sannyas is about living joyfully and aware right now, not running away when you’re old.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks age-based conditioning and excuses.
- Encourages full participation in life with inner freedom.
- Measures readiness by vitality and awareness, not years.
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