What happens when sannyasins leave to follow other teachings?
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"To seek comfort in beliefs is to trade the freedom of individuality for the chains of dependency, a subtle suicide of the self. True respect for one's journey lies in allowing the freedom to choose, even if it leads away from the path of awakening."
According to Osho, when sannyasins leave to follow other teachings, it is natural for those seeking relief from responsibility and the comfort of belief, miracles, and occult puzzles. But by surrendering they trade freedom for dependency, committing a subtle suicide of individuality and becoming vulnerable to exploitation. He never prevents their departure, because non-interference and respect for personal dignity are central to his path of freedom.
If someone leaves Osho for a guru who promises safety, they may feel relief but give up their own freedom and can be fooled; Osho lets them go because he honors their choice and self-responsibility.
Why this matters practically
- Keep responsibility to preserve inner freedom.
- Avoid blind belief and magical promises that exploit you.
- Choose paths and teachers that strengthen your individuality.
- Avoid blind belief and magical promises that exploit you.
- Choose paths and teachers that strengthen your individuality.
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