What broke the chain of enlightenment in the world?
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"The chain of enlightenment was broken by the fearful masses who, in their ignorance, persecuted the awakened, creating a darkness that stifles the potential for inner awakening."
According to Osho, the chain of enlightenment was broken by the fearful, unconscious masses—the 'little man'—who persecuted and killed awakened beings and suppressed seekers. Political and religious powers weaponized morality to exile, poison, or crucify living buddhas, creating collective fear around awakening. Such hostility discourages potential masters from appearing and deters individuals from moving inward, thus darkening human consciousness.
Crowds feared wise people and hurt them, so others became too scared to seek enlightenment.
Why this matters practically
- Choose inner courage over herd fear and judgment.
- Support and protect genuine wisdom instead of attacking it.
- Create safe spaces for honest spiritual inquiry beyond political or religious pressure.
- Support and protect genuine wisdom instead of attacking it.
- Create safe spaces for honest spiritual inquiry beyond political or religious pressure.
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