If fifty percent of all persons become enlightened, does it mean that fifty percent will have to become idiots?
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outcome
"Enlightenment transcends the duality of intelligence and stupidity; it is a leap beyond both, where neither is needed to balance the other."
According to Osho, the question arises from misunderstanding polar balance. Intelligence and stupidity are opposites, but enlightenment has no opposite; it is the transcendence of both knowledge and ignorance, happiness and misery. A genius is no nearer than an idiot—anyone can 'jump' beyond duality through courageous risk. Therefore, even if many awaken, no compensating stupidity is required; enlightenment belongs to a different dimension altogether.
Enlightenment isn’t about being smart or dumb—it’s stepping outside that whole game, and anyone can do it.
Why this matters practically
- Stops comparing yourself to others; focus on transcending duality instead.
- Removes the excuse “I’m not clever enough” and encourages courageous trust.
- Shifts from swinging happiness/misery to the steadiness of bliss.
- Removes the excuse “I’m not clever enough” and encourages courageous trust.
- Shifts from swinging happiness/misery to the steadiness of bliss.
AI Confidence Score: 96%
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