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What is respect to a master?

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"True respect for a master is not in flattery, but in the reverent awareness that honors all of existence, treating even a banana peel with care."

According to Osho, true respect for a master is not flattery or ritual but a reverent awareness that extends to all of existence. A master needs no respect—he forgives; your task is to be so mindful that even a banana peel is treated with care. Respect is sensitivity, receptivity, and total presence in ordinary acts.
Show respect for the master by being gentle and mindful with everything—even a banana peel.
Why this matters practically
- Turns devotion into daily mindfulness, reducing carelessness and harm.
- Cultivates humility and gratitude, softening the ego.
- Builds consistent awareness, which is the real learning from a master.
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