Why do the wise extol freedom while the devotee celebrates with joy?
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"The wise extol freedom as the ultimate goal, while the devotee celebrates joy as the essence of their journey; both paths lead to the same profound realization of bliss."
According to Osho, the wise praise freedom because their path is meditation, whose goal is moksha; when liberation dawns, bliss follows like a shadow, yet they speak of freedom to avoid misleading seekers—hence Buddha stressed the end of suffering. Devotees, walking the path of love, seek celebration itself, so they sing of joy. Both culminate in the same realization.
Meditators talk about being free, lovers talk about being joyful, but they’re reaching the same place in different words.
Why this matters practically
- Pick the path (meditation or devotion) that fits you; both arrive at the same truth.
- Don’t chase pleasure-ideas; practice sincerely—bliss comes as a byproduct.
- Avoid word-traps: focus on experience (freedom/joy), not labels.
- Don’t chase pleasure-ideas; practice sincerely—bliss comes as a byproduct.
- Avoid word-traps: focus on experience (freedom/joy), not labels.
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