Have similar claims of false prophets occurred in the lives of Buddha, Mahavira, and other enlightened beings?
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"Time unmasks authenticity; the real need not proclaim, for being speaks louder than claims born from inferiority and doubt."
According to Osho, yes: rival claimants and deniers arise around every enlightened one. In Mahavira’s time, Goshalak and others claimed the final tirthankara; even Buddha’s followers scoffed at Mahavira. Jews rejected Jesus as a false messiah. Osho says pretenders proclaim; the real need not. Time unmasks authenticity—being speaks louder than claims, which spring from inferiority and doubt.
Yes—people often brag they’re the chosen one, but the truly wise don’t boast; over time, truth shows itself.
Why this matters practically
- Evaluate teachers by their being and actions, not self-proclamations or miracles.
- Avoid manipulation by charismatic claimants and reduce disappointment.
- Cultivate humility: pursue inner transformation over labels and titles.
- Avoid manipulation by charismatic claimants and reduce disappointment.
- Cultivate humility: pursue inner transformation over labels and titles.
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