What is the ultimate value in life?
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"The ultimate value in life lies not in an external God, but in the realization of your own being—embracing your aloneness, freedom, and responsibility. Only by knowing yourself completely can you uncover the profound meaning and significance of existence."
According to Osho, the ultimate value is not an external God or ideal but your own being realized in its wholeness—your aloneness, freedom, and responsibility. When you drop the 'sick fantasy' of God and stop outsourcing responsibility, you become healthy and complete. From this inner health you discover your highest peaks and deepest depths; meaning and significance arise from knowing yourself completely.
The most important thing is you—when you stop leaning on an imaginary God and take full responsibility, you find real freedom and meaning inside.
Why this matters practically
- Reclaims personal responsibility and freedom instead of dependence on external authorities.
- Encourages inward inquiry and self-awareness as the source of meaning.
- Fosters psychological health, authenticity, and courage in decision-making.
- Encourages inward inquiry and self-awareness as the source of meaning.
- Fosters psychological health, authenticity, and courage in decision-making.
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