What should sannyasins declare in the census regarding caste and religion?
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"Declare yourself as 'Brahman' and your religion as 'Shunya,' for in the realm of the spirit, we transcend all identities and embrace the soundless music of existence."
According to Osho, sannyasins should declare their caste as 'Brahman' and their religion as 'Shunya' in the census; for parents, write 'Ram,' and for language, 'Anahad.' This is not a social claim but a spiritual affirmation: the seeker belongs to the knower-of-Brahman lineage, worships no sect, abides in emptiness, and speaks the soundless inner music, transcending all conventional identities.
Write ‘Brahman’ for caste and ‘Shunya’ for religion—to show we’re beyond labels, resting in emptiness and oneness.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces attachment to divisive social labels.
- Centers life on inner silence and universal belonging.
- Encourages compassion and equality across communities.
- Centers life on inner silence and universal belonging.
- Encourages compassion and equality across communities.
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