What is purushartha and bhavitavyata?
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"Your conscious effort is your true power, while destiny is merely a canvas that your awareness continuously reshapes."
According to Osho, purushartha is your conscious, present effort, while bhavitavyata is the so‑called destiny—what is thought to be inevitably written. But scriptures and their labels do not bind you; they are others’ joy, not your truth. In awareness you can drop the bondage of concepts: effort becomes a playful response to the moment, and ‘destiny’ is continuously reshaped by your consciousness.
Purushartha is your mindful effort now; bhavitavyata is what people call fate—but Osho says don’t be trapped by either idea; be aware and act.
Why this matters practically
- Frees you from fatalism and guilt by centering action in present awareness.
- Encourages playful, responsible choices instead of relying on borrowed scriptures.
- Lets your consciousness reshape ‘what will be’ through how you respond now.
- Encourages playful, responsible choices instead of relying on borrowed scriptures.
- Lets your consciousness reshape ‘what will be’ through how you respond now.
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