Why do so many people become sannyasins?
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"True sannyas is not a decision made by the mind; it is a heart-born love affair with existence that unfolds mysteriously, like falling in love."
According to Osho, people become sannyasins for countless personal reasons, yet the authentic impulse is unreasonable: a heart-born love affair and inner communion that defies explanation. When reasons are given, it’s from the head—a sign of the pseudo. True sannyas happens mysteriously, like falling in love; individuals open in different ways and times, drawn by an inexplicable click with the master.
People join because their heart suddenly clicks with the master and path, not because of logical reasons—if you can neatly explain it, it’s probably not the real thing.
Why this matters practically
- Trust heartfelt intuition over analysis when choosing a spiritual path.
- Avoid judging others’ paths; each unfolds uniquely and in its own time.
- Be wary of tidy explanations—they may reflect ego, not genuine calling.
- Avoid judging others’ paths; each unfolds uniquely and in its own time.
- Be wary of tidy explanations—they may reflect ego, not genuine calling.
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