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Osho on Why is man afraid to leave his body and possessions?

Why is man afraid to leave his body and possessions?

Man clings to his body and possessions out of fear, believing they define him; true courage arises only when he discovers the inner richness that transcends them.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, man clings to body and possessions because he believes he has nothing else; he identifies with them completely. Possessions are merely extensions invented to protect a fundamentally weak animal, so abandoning them feels like self-annihilation. Without discovering an inner, witnessing consciousness beyond the body, fear rules; once inner richness is known, detachment and courage arise naturally.
You fear losing your body and stuff because you think that’s all you are; find the quiet watcher inside and the fear eases.
Why this matters practically
- Practice witnessing/meditation to experience self beyond body and things.
- Treat possessions as tools, not identity; reduces anxiety and greed.
- Face risks and change with inner courage instead of defensive clinging.
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