Despite the ego being a simple word, its effects are extremely deep and destructive. Osho Rajneesh, whose ideology spread waves of consciousness around the world, has considered it the biggest obstacle in self-development. According to him, the ego hollows the person from inside and it causes destruction at the level of relationships, society and soul. In this article, we will try to find out through Osho's teachings what ego is, how it can be produced, how it can be identified and what is the path of liberation from it.
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According to Osho, “Ego is a false center.” This is the image that we want to present to others or what we have been told we are. This is different from our reality. Society, family, religion and education teach us that we are special, we have to be the best, and we have to win. This competition gives rise to a different existence within us, which is different from our “self”, and this is the ego.
Crack in relations:
A arrogant person always tries to prove to be right, which causes poisoning in relationships. Osho says, “Where there is ego, love cannot live there.”
Energy of learning tendency
Ego does not let us believe that we can be wrong, which stops self-development. The person gets confused and starts living in his own confusion.
Spirit to distance:
Ego depends on external identity, such as position, money, and reputation. To know the soul, we have to turn inwards, where the ego becomes a barrier.
Gives rise to anger, malice and violence:
When the ego gets hurt, the person gets angry and wants revenge. These expressions cause violence in major wars and society.
According to Osho, it is not difficult to identify the ego. Just a little consciousness is required. As:
When do you feel the most humiliated?
Do you want to prove yourself all the time?
Are you happy with the praise of others and saddened by criticism?
If your answers are yes, then understand that the ego dominates.
Meditation:
The first and most important solution of Osho is meditation. This is not the process of eradicating the ego, but the process of crossing it. When you sit in silence, your false identity starts falling and your pure soul appears.
Acceptance:
Osho says, “Accept yourself as you are.” When you accept yourself as you are, then the roots of the ego start cutting.
Humor:
Osho considered life a leela. The art of laughing and learning to laugh at yourself makes the ego lighter.
Love and compassion:
When you work with a sense of service, love and compassion, gradually the scope of 'I' starts shrinking.
Osho says, “Ego is the wall, Nothingness is the doctor.” When you empty yourself – from thoughts, images, and expectations – then true experience comes. This emptiness can be scary, but this emptiness is the door to enlightenment.
