Why do you call yourself Bhagwan?
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"To declare 'I am God' is to recognize the pure being within, the essence that connects us all; when the nonessential is shed, our true nature reveals itself as divine."
According to Osho, he uses 'Bhagwan' to declare not a personal superiority but the simple truth that there is nothing but God—godliness is our intrinsic nature. 'I am God' means pure being realized within, not a creator or miracle-worker. You are the same; when the nonessential is dropped and your true nature is known, that is God. Being God is our natural state.
He says “Bhagwan” to remind you that everyone’s true self is divine inside—it’s about knowing your own being, not magic or special powers.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts attention from external saviors to inner responsibility and transformation.
- Reduces ego and comparison by recognizing the same essence in all.
- Encourages meditation and self-inquiry to realize one’s true nature.
- Reduces ego and comparison by recognizing the same essence in all.
- Encourages meditation and self-inquiry to realize one’s true nature.
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