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When you are not the doer how can the attachment happen? You do a small thing and you become attached. You say, "I have done this." You would like everybody to know that you have done this and you have done that. This ego is the barrier for the supreme understanding. Drop the doer and let things happen. That's what Tilopa means by being loose and natural.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Attachment arises from the ego and the sense of doership, which can hinder true understanding.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes the idea that attachment stems from our ego, which thrives on the belief that we are the doers of our actions. By recognizing that we are not the sole doers and letting go of this attachment, we can achieve a greater understanding of life and existence, aligning with what Tilopa describes as being loose and natural.
Themes
AttachmentEgoDoerUnderstandingNatural
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about letting go of control and embracing life as it comes.
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