Should children be allowed to choose consciously whether and when to take sannyas?
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"Sannyas is not a choice for the conscious; it is a medicine for the unconscious, a path to unconditioning that allows the authentic essence of children to blossom."
According to Osho, children need not choose or wait to take sannyas consciously; in fact, no one does. If you were already conscious, sannyas wouldn’t be needed. Sannyas is medicinal—an initiation toward awareness and a process of unconditioning—so don’t prevent children. They are often more authentic than adults asleep with open eyes; let initiation begin and consciousness flower later.
Kids can take sannyas even if they don’t fully understand, because it’s like starting a medicine that helps you wake up over time.
Why this matters practically
- Starts growth without demanding perfection or understanding upfront.
- Encourages unconditioning and authenticity rather than rigid discipline.
- Supports families to nurture awareness together, gently and early.
- Encourages unconditioning and authenticity rather than rigid discipline.
- Supports families to nurture awareness together, gently and early.
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