Why does enlightenment seem easier in the old Poona stories compared to the present teachings?
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outcome
"Enlightenment is not easy; it demands that you stop deferring and confront the truth of your desires directly."
According to Osho, enlightenment once seemed easier because he deliberately softened the path so seekers wouldn’t freak out and postpone it among life’s endless distractions. Now he trusts his listeners enough to state the fact: enlightenment is not easy. His parable of King Yayati shows desire’s bottomless postponement; therefore the urgency is to stop deferring and face the demanding truth directly.
He first gave a gentle start so you’d begin, and now tells the hard truth: it’s tough—so stop delaying and do it now.
Why this matters practically
- Stops spiritual procrastination; prioritize inner work over distractions.
- Builds honest commitment to sustained, sometimes uncomfortable practice.
- Reminds you desires never end; start now instead of waiting for “later.”
- Builds honest commitment to sustained, sometimes uncomfortable practice.
- Reminds you desires never end; start now instead of waiting for “later.”
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