Why can't Mahavira tolerate it?
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"Mahavira's detachment is not a rejection of love, but a profound commitment to remain untouched by the transient, allowing him to embody the eternal."
According to Osho, Mahavira cannot tolerate a woman’s embrace because his very being is immovably detached—rock-still, nonresponsive, beyond emotional and bodily intimacy. It’s not contempt for women but the inevitability of his nature: he sets an inviolable boundary, remaining untouched and unresponsive. In contrast to Krishna’s open, inviting love, Mahavira’s path is austerity and distance; therefore physical closeness simply cannot happen around him.
He’s so still and detached that he can’t and won’t hug back; it isn’t against women—it’s just his nature.
Why this matters practically
- Helps us honor different spiritual temperaments and personal boundaries without judgment.
- Encourages aligning relationships and practices with our authentic nature.
- Highlights consent: warmth must be mutual; non-response is a clear boundary.
- Encourages aligning relationships and practices with our authentic nature.
- Highlights consent: warmth must be mutual; non-response is a clear boundary.
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