What does it mean to be religious?
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definition
"True religiousness is not an escape from life, but a deep embrace of it, transcending the ego and rejecting the false comforts of self-torture and ritual."
According to Osho, being religious is not superiority, renunciation, or ritualistic self-torture; that is merely an easy ego-trip. Traditional sainthood rewarded weakness, escape, and uncreativity—cowardice hiding in monasteries, fasting, and postures called 'spiritual.' True religiousness cannot be an inflation of 'I' or violence against oneself; it must refuse ego-fulfillment and life-denial.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you spot and drop the “spiritual ego” of superiority.
- Prevents self-harm through harsh practices masquerading as holiness.
- Encourages engaging with life instead of escaping it.
- Prevents self-harm through harsh practices masquerading as holiness.
- Encourages engaging with life instead of escaping it.
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