How does the choice to not wear malas or red clothes fit into the identity of a Rajneeshee?
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"To wear the mala and red clothes is to embrace the courage of your commitment; to drop them is to turn away from the path of deconditioning and the fellowship of the heart."
According to Osho, there are no “Rajneeshees”—but in his meditation commune, red clothes and the mala are chosen symbols of belonging, courage, and a commitment to meditate. Dropping them means dropping their meaning: refusing the discipline and visibility of sannyas. You’re free to leave, but inside the commune these symbols affirm deconditioning, fellowship with him, and readiness to face social rejection.
If you won’t wear the red clothes and mala, it shows you don’t want to live this meditation commitment here—so you’re free to go.
Why this matters practically
- Turns identity from a label into a lived commitment to meditation and the commune.
- Builds courage to stand out and drop old conditioning.
- Promotes integrity: choose fully in or out, avoiding half-hearted belonging.
- Builds courage to stand out and drop old conditioning.
- Promotes integrity: choose fully in or out, avoiding half-hearted belonging.
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