What is the significance of incarnate beings in bhakti-sadhana?
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"Incarnate beings are compassionate bridges in bhakti-sadhana; they guide you across the river of fear, but at the threshold of realization, you must release their form to step into your own light."
According to Osho, incarnate beings—the Master, Krishna, Buddha—are compassionate bridges in bhakti-sadhana: surrender to them launches the journey, quiets doubt, and carries the devotee across the river of fear and confusion. Yet at realization’s threshold, their very form must be released; gratitude remains, attachment ends. Methods, mantras, and even the Master are boats to be thanked and left to step into one’s own light.
A living teacher helps you cross the river, but once you reach the other side, you thank them and walk on your own.
Why this matters practically
- Builds trust to overcome hesitation and begin practice.
- Prevents lifelong dependency by knowing when to let go.
- Harmonizes devotion with self-reliance at the right stage.
- Prevents lifelong dependency by knowing when to let go.
- Harmonizes devotion with self-reliance at the right stage.
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