What is innocence and why do innocent people suffer the most?
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"Innocence is not ignorance; it is a conscious childlikeness that transcends suffering, for true joy arises from purity, untouched by ambition or fear."
According to Osho, innocence is a state of profound bliss and uncluttered being, untouched by outer events—even death. It is not ignorance but a conscious childlikeness that drops second‑hand knowledge and fear. Truly innocent people do not suffer; those who suffer are merely ignorant or conflicted by ambition and fear. Real innocence chooses purity over success or reward, and its joy remains regardless of circumstances.
Innocence means your heart is so simple and fearless that nothing outside can steal your happiness; people suffer not from innocence but from fear, greed, or confusion they mistake for innocence.
Why this matters practically
- Stop mistaking fear-based goodness for innocence; drop hidden motives.
- Release second-hand beliefs to regain childlike openness and peace.
- Choose integrity over ambition so your joy stays steady through ups and downs.
- Release second-hand beliefs to regain childlike openness and peace.
- Choose integrity over ambition so your joy stays steady through ups and downs.
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