Why does Osho create confusion in his disciples?
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"I create confusion not to mislead you, but to awaken you from the slumber of certainty and propel you into the vastness of the unknown."
According to Osho, he creates confusion to prevent disciples from settling into comfortable beliefs and spiritual sleep. Confusion is his deliberate method to unsettle, keep them moving like pilgrims into the unknown, and ignite an urge to seek rather than stagnate. By repeatedly upsetting their certainties, a mature consciousness arises that no longer clings to the old—and ultimately cannot be confused or unsettled by anyone, not even the master.
He shakes you up on purpose so you don’t nap in comfy ideas, and you learn to keep exploring until nothing can confuse you anymore.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks attachment to rigid beliefs and comfort zones.
- Builds resilience and openness to the unknown.
- Keeps spiritual practice alive, exploratory, and authentic.
- Builds resilience and openness to the unknown.
- Keeps spiritual practice alive, exploratory, and authentic.
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