What is the difference between Judas betraying Jesus and Siddha betraying the commune?
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"You cannot betray me; you can only betray yourself. True faith lies in trusting your own being, not in following another."
According to Osho, Judas betrayed Jesus because Jesus demanded faith in himself as savior; Osho demands no faith in him, only trust in oneself. Therefore no one can betray Osho—one can only betray oneself. Sheela’s gang betrayed their own growth; Siddha and others were forced out by Sheela, still love Osho, and intend to return—no betrayal.
Judas turned on Jesus, but Osho says you can’t turn on him—only on yourself; Siddha didn’t betray, while Sheela only harmed her own growth.
Why this matters practically
- Puts responsibility on your inner truth, not blind faith in a leader.
- Reduces guilt and fear about “betrayal,” focusing you on personal growth.
- Helps communities recognize and resist authoritarian misuse of power.
- Reduces guilt and fear about “betrayal,” focusing you on personal growth.
- Helps communities recognize and resist authoritarian misuse of power.
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