Is it mandatory to study scriptures before searching for a master?
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"The true search for a master begins only when the dead words of scriptures fail to awaken your spirit; it is the living presence that confronts the ego and ignites transformation."
According to Osho, the true quest for a master begins only after scriptures fail you. Psychologically, seekers first try books because they are “dead,” safe for the ego, and bend to one’s interpretations. But words are hazy mirrors and cannot transform. A living master confronts the ego and catalyzes change; therefore most people exhaust scriptures before genuinely seeking a master.
You’ll likely start with holy books, but they can’t change you; when they fail, find a living guide who can challenge your ego and help you grow.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when you’re stuck interpreting instead of transforming.
- Find courage to meet a living teacher who mirrors and disrupts the ego.
- Use scriptures as pointers, then seek direct guidance.
- Find courage to meet a living teacher who mirrors and disrupts the ego.
- Use scriptures as pointers, then seek direct guidance.
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