Does having no desire for one's own enlightenment but only for that of others indicate a problem?
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"Desire your own enlightenment intensely, for only in dropping that desire can true goodness flow effortlessly through you."
According to Osho, prioritizing others’ enlightenment while ignoring your own is misguided ‘do‑gooding’ that breeds harm. If enlightenment is real, desire it for yourself—intensely—so you can finally drop the desire. Only after this dropping does true help happen effortlessly: your presence becomes catalytic; you don’t ‘do’ good, goodness flows. Otherwise, you spread confusion.
Wake yourself up first; then your calm presence naturally helps others without trying.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents harmful ‘do-gooder’ interference and ego trips.
- Clarifies practice: long for truth fully, then let go of longing.
- Lets compassion and guidance emerge naturally from being, not forced action.
- Clarifies practice: long for truth fully, then let go of longing.
- Lets compassion and guidance emerge naturally from being, not forced action.
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