What is love?
Synthesized from Source
definition
"Love is not a relationship but a state of consciousness, a fragrance of your being that radiates unconditionally, giving for the joy of giving."
According to Osho, love is not a relationship but a state of consciousness—a fragrance of your being that radiates unconditionally. It doesn’t demand, bargain, or depend on needs; it gives for the joy of giving. In love you become the means, serving another, while attachment uses the other as a means. When the inner lamp of love is lit, it shines on all—friend, foe, or none.
Love is like a lamp inside you that shines on everyone just because it’s on—not because you want something back.
Why this matters practically
- Distinguishes real love from needy attachment, reducing fear, control, and jealousy.
- Shifts focus from taking to giving, improving relationships and inner peace.
- Frees you to love universally, not only those who meet your needs.
- Shifts focus from taking to giving, improving relationships and inner peace.
- Frees you to love universally, not only those who meet your needs.
AI Confidence Score: 96%
Read Original Discourse →