What is justice for a rebellious man?
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"Justice for a rebellious man lies not in punishment, but in transforming the roots of crime through compassion and understanding, allowing individuality to blossom and true dignity to flourish."
According to Osho, justice for a rebellious man means ending revenge disguised as law and removing the roots of crime—poverty, repression, and pathological inheritances—rather than punishing the disobedient. It treats offenders as symptoms of a sick society, responds with compassion, prevention, and scientific care, and builds conditions where individuality can flower, so crime withers and true human dignity is restored.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages solving root causes (poverty, trauma) instead of cycling punishment and revenge.
- Promotes rehabilitation and mental-health support, reducing repeat offenses.
- Builds a society that honors individuality, lowering alienation and crime.
- Promotes rehabilitation and mental-health support, reducing repeat offenses.
- Builds a society that honors individuality, lowering alienation and crime.
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