Ask Osho!

What is the critique of the Indian government?

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"The government is not the problem; it is merely a reflection of the collective consciousness of the people. Change the awareness of the masses, and the state will transform accordingly."

According to Osho, the Indian government isn’t the real problem; it merely mirrors the collective Indian mind. Centuries of conditioning—especially the Hindu idea of endless reincarnations—have bred laxity, lack of urgency, and unskillfulness. A ‘lousy’ public consciousness inevitably produces a ‘lousy’ state. Transform people’s awareness and values, and governance will change; attack the government alone and nothing fundamental shifts.
Don’t blame the government; it reflects the people’s mindset—change the mindset to change the rulers.
Why this matters practically
- Shift energy from mere political anger to inner and cultural transformation.
- Cultivate urgency, skill, and responsibility to uplift institutions.
- Social change becomes sustainable when rooted in personal awareness.
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