What is the significance of the lineage of sages and saints in relation to enlightenment?
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"Enlightenment is not a birthright of the few; it is the birthright of every human being, transcending caste and lineage. True qualification lies in your humanness, not in your ancestry."
According to Osho, the 'lineage' of sages is a social accident, not a spiritual credential. Early rishis were Brahmins only because the varna system monopolized religion; enlightenment itself is open to every human being. The Kshatriya revolt of Buddha and Mahavira shattered that monopoly, proving awakening does not inherit through caste or pedigree. True qualification is simple humanness, not lineage.
Why this matters practically
- Drop caste/tradition-based self-doubt or pride; commit to inner work.
- Build inclusive communities that honor sincerity over pedigree.
- Question inherited authority and avoid spiritual elitism.
- Build inclusive communities that honor sincerity over pedigree.
- Question inherited authority and avoid spiritual elitism.
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