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What does it mean for a master to give up mischief?

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"A true master transcends egoic cunning while embracing divine play, using mischief not as malice, but as a compassionate method to awaken the sleeping souls around him."

According to Osho, a “master giving up mischief” cannot mean abandoning playful, shocking devices; it means dropping egoic cunning while retaining divine play. He teases that Buddha’s rule doesn’t include him: his mischief is a compassionate method to awaken disciples, not malice. A true master remains unpredictable, humorous, and free of solemnity—using play to puncture sleep and conditioning.
A real master stops harmful trickery but keeps loving playfulness to wake people up.
Why this matters practically
- Shows humor and play can be spiritual tools.
- Encourages dropping manipulation while keeping lightness.
- Invites you to welcome jolts that break habits and awaken awareness.
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