Why are there so many foreigners in the ashram and not many Indians?
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"The ashram is not bound by nationality; it is a sanctuary for all seekers of the divine, transcending borders and divisions."
According to Osho, the ashram is not India’s but humanity’s—an international fraternity beyond political borders. ‘Foreign’ isn’t a single place; seekers come from everywhere. Ideally, one of six would be Indian, mirroring the world ratio; in fact, Indians may be slightly more due to proximity. Here, divisions like nation, race, and ideology dissolve; only seekers of the divine gather.
The ashram belongs to all humans, so people come from many countries, and the number of Indians is about their share of the world.
Why this matters practically
- Helps drop nationalist labels and meet others as fellow humans.
- Encourages inclusive community beyond race, country, or ideology.
- Refocuses attention on inner seeking rather than identity politics.
- Encourages inclusive community beyond race, country, or ideology.
- Refocuses attention on inner seeking rather than identity politics.
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