What kind of obsessions does the new religious man have?
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"The new religious man is free from obsession, embracing life’s wholeness with a spacious awareness that flows through love, work, and creativity without being possessed by any."
According to Osho, the new religious man has no obsessions at all. Obsession is a one‑dimensional narrowing of mind—useful for science or art, but it blinds you to life’s wholeness. The religious consciousness is not concentration but awareness: spacious, multidimensional, balanced. He participates in many dimensions—love, work, creativity, silence—without being possessed by any. He remains total, fluid, and present.
He isn’t hooked on any single thing; he stays calmly aware and enjoys the whole of life without getting stuck.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents burnout by balancing work, relationships, and rest.
- Encourages meditation/awareness instead of rigid tunnel vision.
- Keeps you flexible, creative, and responsive to changing situations.
- Encourages meditation/awareness instead of rigid tunnel vision.
- Keeps you flexible, creative, and responsive to changing situations.
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