Why are you against politicians?
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"I do not oppose politicians as individuals, but the will-to-power that corrupts the soul and exploits suffering; true liberation comes from within, not from dependence on external leaders."
According to Osho, he isn’t against politicians as people; he opposes the will-to-power—the ego’s cancer that exploits suffering through false promises and seeks status to cover inner emptiness. Politics is its easiest outlet, where power unmasks preexisting corruption and fuels endless domination. His critique targets the egoic power-game everywhere—including religion—not individuals, urging inner intelligence over dependence on leaders.
He says the real problem isn’t people in office but the hungry ego that seeks power and lies to feel big, so wake up inside and don’t be fooled.
Why this matters practically
- See through manipulative promises and avoid being exploited.
- Build inner dignity and responsibility instead of waiting for saviors.
- Watch your own ego’s need for control and choose awareness instead.
- Build inner dignity and responsibility instead of waiting for saviors.
- Watch your own ego’s need for control and choose awareness instead.
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