The ego cannot exist in isolation. It requires a mirror—other people. Osho states. If you drop the habit of comparing yourself to others, you will be surprised to find the ego beginning to starve. Comparison creates a duality: sometimes you feel superior, sometimes inferior. Both are states of the ego, feeding the cycle of ambition and despair.

The ego is a tension. It thrives on inner and outer conflict. Osho explains that the ego is like a "battleground". When there is peace, silence, and harmony inside, the ego has no foothold. That is why the ego secretly loves problems, anxieties, and drama—these are its fuel. If you are fighting with your partner, climbing the corporate ladder, or even fighting with your own anger, the ego feels crystallized and strong.

Understanding the Ego: A Deep Dive into Osho’s Radical Philosophy