Does the suffering of embodied lovers like Jesus, Socrates, and Mansoor prove that existence is utterly indifferent?
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"Existence is not indifferent; it is a profound paradox of love that allows freedom, even to the point of crucifying the divine. True love respects our choices, inviting us to embrace responsibility without the expectation of miraculous intervention."
According to Osho, the suffering of Jesus, Socrates, or Mansoor does not prove indifference; it reveals existence’s paradox: utterly neutral because supremely loving. Love, at its highest, refuses to interfere, safeguarding human freedom—even to crucify a Christ. If God intervened with miracles, freedom would vanish and spiritual diversity die. Noninterference dignifies us with responsibility, inviting trust beyond egoic demands for special rescue.
Like a wise parent, existence loves you by not meddling, letting you choose—even make mistakes—so you can grow.
Why this matters practically
- Reframes pain and lack of miracles as the space of freedom, not cosmic neglect.
- Encourages personal responsibility and trust instead of demanding rescue.
- Teaches non-possessive love: give others freedom rather than control.
- Encourages personal responsibility and trust instead of demanding rescue.
- Teaches non-possessive love: give others freedom rather than control.
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