Is repression also karma?
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"Repression is karma; it binds you to suffering, but awareness transforms that energy, dissolving the chains and opening the door to true freedom."
According to Osho, yes—repression is also karma. Karma means action, and repression is an inner act that leaves impressions, binding you to repetitive patterns and suffering. When you suppress, you create further karmic momentum; when you become aware and allow energy to move consciously, the chain weakens and dissolves, opening space for freedom and authentic response.
Pushing feelings down is still an action that sticks to you; noticing them and letting them pass sets you free.
Why this matters practically
- Stops adding hidden stress through suppression.
- Encourages mindful expression and healing instead of buildup.
- Reduces repeating negative patterns, increasing inner freedom.
- Encourages mindful expression and healing instead of buildup.
- Reduces repeating negative patterns, increasing inner freedom.
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