Should the Gita be shared with someone lacking austerity and devotion?
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"Share the Gita only with those who seek sincerely; for the curious, words can become wounds. Teach with care, for unfit guidance misleads many."
According to Osho, don’t begin by judging the listener; first ensure you are truly fit to speak. If so, discern intent: do not share the Gita with the merely curious—words become wounds. Share it with the genuine inquirer, even without tapas or bhakti, to kindle quest. Above all, avoid unfit teaching; it misleads many.
Share the Gita only if you’re truly ready and the listener is sincerely thirsty—not just curious.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents harm from empty, ego-driven preaching
- Helps you recognize sincere seekers and support real transformation
- Encourages self-cultivation and discernment before advising others
- Helps you recognize sincere seekers and support real transformation
- Encourages self-cultivation and discernment before advising others
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