What is platonic love?
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definition
"Love is not a label or a category; it is a radiant state of consciousness that blossoms from inner bliss and the joy of being alone."
According to Osho, 'platonic love' is merely a polite label for homosexuality rooted in the Greek idealization of male beauty; but he dismisses all such categories, insisting love is simply love—a radiant state of consciousness, not a relationship. Real love arises from inner bliss and aloneness cultivated by meditation, then becomes sharing rather than need or dependency.
Osho says Platonic love just meant same‑sex love in Greece, but true love is beyond labels and comes from being happy alone and then sharing that joy.
Why this matters practically
- Drop labels and focus on the quality of your love.
- Practice joyful aloneness (meditation) so love becomes sharing, not need.
- Reduce relationship conflict by giving from inner fullness.
- Practice joyful aloneness (meditation) so love becomes sharing, not need.
- Reduce relationship conflict by giving from inner fullness.
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