What are the consequences of not wearing mala and robes in Sannyas?
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"Outer symbols are secondary; true sannyas is an inner journey, and to abandon your robes and mala out of fear is to betray your own truth and integrity."
According to Osho, outer symbols are secondary to inner sannyas. Where wearing mala and robes invites persecution (e.g., Russia), he forbids them so the work and lives are protected; not wearing then has no spiritual loss. But in free conditions, dropping them out of fear or convenience—without asking—exposes cowardice and means you’re effectively not a sannyasin, betraying truth and integrity.
If it’s dangerous, don’t wear them; if it’s safe and you hide from them, you’re just pretending.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize inner commitment over display when safety is at risk.
- Live openly and courageously where it’s safe to do so.
- Avoid self-deception by seeking guidance instead of hiding.
- Live openly and courageously where it’s safe to do so.
- Avoid self-deception by seeking guidance instead of hiding.
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