What is the role of a guru in relation to wealth?
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"A guru guides you not to wealth in possessions, but to the richness of your being—sensitivity, creativity, and receptivity. True spiritual insight emerges only after the basic needs of body and mind are fulfilled."
According to Osho, a guru is not the 'rich man’s' guide in terms of money, but of richness of being—sensitivity, creativity, receptivity. Wealth creation is a legitimate, even artistic, dimension, yet lower than music, poetry, or philosophy. Spiritual guidance becomes meaningful only after basic bodily and psychological needs are met; then the guru speaks to those capable of refined understanding.
A true guru helps people who’ve met their basic needs and grown some inner sensitivity; money can be good and creative, but it’s not the highest richness.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize meeting physical and emotional needs, then pursue meditation and higher inquiry.
- Cultivate sensitivity and creativity so spiritual teachings can take root.
- Respect wealth as a useful creation, but don’t mistake it for your deepest richness.
- Cultivate sensitivity and creativity so spiritual teachings can take root.
- Respect wealth as a useful creation, but don’t mistake it for your deepest richness.
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