What is the stance on the use of drugs?
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"Drugs numb the misery and induce unconsciousness, while meditation awakens the bliss within; they are opposites on the path of inner growth."
According to Osho, he is unequivocally against drugs: they induce unconsciousness and numb misery, whereas meditation awakens consciousness and flowers bliss. Drugs and meditation are opposites; using drugs sabotages inner growth by drowning even bliss in oblivion. Since his entire path is meditation, he cannot endorse drugs; to do so would be a contradiction.
Drugs make you sleepy inside, meditation makes you awake—so if you want real happiness, don’t use drugs.
Why this matters practically
- Choose awareness practices (meditation) over escapism to heal suffering.
- Avoid substances that dull clarity and block inner growth.
- Face pain consciously so it can transform into peace and joy.
- Avoid substances that dull clarity and block inner growth.
- Face pain consciously so it can transform into peace and joy.
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