What is the role of a witness in the initiation of sannyas?
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"The witness in sannyas is merely a bridge to the divine; once you awaken to that communion, the witness dissolves, leaving no authority or claim over your journey."
According to Osho, the witness in sannyas is a temporary bridge when one cannot relate directly to the divine. He serves only to attest, not to govern: no guru, no scripture, no label—thus no sect. The ideal is immediate communion; once that awakens, the witness dissolves, having no authority, claim, or stake in the seeker’s journey.
A witness is just a helper who stands by until you can connect with the divine yourself—then you don’t need the helper anymore.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents dependency on gurus or sects
- Centers practice on your own direct experience
- Encourages maturity and responsibility in your path
- Centers practice on your own direct experience
- Encourages maturity and responsibility in your path
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