What is Osho's perspective on politicians?
Synthesized from Source
definition
"Politics is the art of deception, driven by a mind that seeks power and control; true change arises not from politics, but from a meditative consciousness that fosters creativity and compassion."
According to Osho, politicians embody the 'political mind'—cunning, violent, domination-seeking and egocentric—making politics inherently destructive. He urges replacing it with a creative, religious (meditative) consciousness; societal change requires many meditators and time. Meanwhile, individuals can live non-politically, and he respects rare leaders like Indira Gandhi who risk tradition and vested interests to enact sincere change, showing less of the political mind.
Most politicians chase power from ego; grow inner peace through meditation and support the rare leaders who truly help people.
Why this matters practically
- Choose meditation and creativity over power games in your own life.
- Judge leaders by courageous, helpful actions—not slogans or tradition.
- Be patient: inner transformation sows the seeds for wider social change.
- Judge leaders by courageous, helpful actions—not slogans or tradition.
- Be patient: inner transformation sows the seeds for wider social change.
AI Confidence Score: 96%
Read Original Discourse →