A person becomes truly liberated only after breaking free from blind devotion — to religions, spiritual groups, cultural traditions, or even so-called enlightened teachers.
The human mind loves to belong, to cling to names, titles, and identities. It seeks comfort in belonging to a group or movement because it nourishes the ego’s fantasy of significance. Through religion, culture, or spiritual hierarchy, the mind feels secure — yet this security is the subtle prison of the ego.
Religion, when misunderstood, becomes the finest food for the ego.
If you believe that joining a certain sect, monastery, or tradition will lead to enlightenment, it is a great illusion. True freedom never comes from belonging; it comes from understanding yourself.
To become “religious” in the conventional sense is often to stop self-exploration.
Truth is not owned by any group, symbol, or scripture — it is universal, shining equally in every human heart.
The ego divides humanity with labels — religion, culture, nation — and hides behind them. But in truth, we are all part of the same consciousness. When you see through this illusion, you begin to live in clarity and compassion.
Your religion, your teacher, your tradition — these are not enemies, but they become bondage when your ego clings to them.
Free yourself from this delusion and ignorance.
Realize that truth is not somewhere else or in someone else — it is within you.
As the Buddha said,
“He who sees the Dhamma, sees me.”
Look within, and you will find what you have always been searching for.
In that silent awareness, wisdom awakens — and peace arises naturally.
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