What is the significance of dharma in relation to family and progeny?
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"Dharma is not about preserving lineage or appeasing the dead; it is a personal, conscious responsibility that calls for authentic action in the here and now."
According to Osho, dharma has nothing to do with preserving lineage purity, appeasing ancestors, or fearing ‘varna‑sankara.’ The dead journey on their own; rituals like pind‑daan don’t bind or release them. Priestly fear exploits these myths. Cross‑breeding enriches humanity, not degrades it. Therefore, don’t hide from authentic action behind family/progeny arguments; dharma is a personal, conscious responsibility here‑and‑now.
Dharma isn’t about keeping your family ‘pure’ or pleasing the dead; it’s about you doing the right thing now without fear.
Why this matters practically
- Stops guilt and fear from being used to control your choices.
- Shifts focus from rituals and lineage to personal integrity and conscious action.
- Encourages openness beyond caste and purity myths, supporting healthier relationships and society.
- Shifts focus from rituals and lineage to personal integrity and conscious action.
- Encourages openness beyond caste and purity myths, supporting healthier relationships and society.
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