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What happened to the song and celebration in relation to sannyas in this country?

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"When we replace living communion with a master with mere doctrine, the song and celebration of sannyas fade, leaving only a dry imitation; true dance is rekindled only in heart-to-heart silence with a living source."

According to Osho, the song and celebration vanished from sannyas in this country when we replaced living communion with a master by rote recitation and doctrine. Mistaking Krishna’s words for his presence, we clung to scriptures; the lock of the heart rusted, and sannyas became dry, ascetic imitation. Only heart-to-heart silence with a living source rekindles the dance.
We lost the joy because we followed words instead of sitting with a living, loving guide.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize direct presence and silence over rote reading to awaken the heart.
- Make your practice celebrative, not mechanical—bring song, dance, and aliveness back.
- Choose guidance by felt authenticity, not eloquent words or tradition.
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