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Should Shri Krishna's lilas be emulated or contemplated?

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"Contemplate Krishna’s lilas, for imitation leads to downfall; instead, let his unbounded play challenge your mind while you act authentically from your own center."

According to Osho, Krishna’s lilas are not to be emulated but contemplated. Imitation of anyone is downfall; understand all masters yet follow your own being. Krishna is especially worth contemplating because his unbounded play stretches thought beyond its limits, exposing our repressions and inviting wholeness. Let his life challenge your mind, but act authentically from your center—only imitate yourself.
Don’t copy Krishna; reflect on him so you awaken your own true way and go beyond your fearful, borrowed mind.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents blind imitation; cultivates authentic action.
- Uses contemplation of Krishna to transcend mental limits and release repression.
- Learn from all masters while living from your own center.
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