Is the need in sadhana only for the catharsis of our tendencies, or is there also a place for repression?
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"In sadhana, there is no place for repression; only conscious catharsis can unveil the divine that lies within. Allow your energies to surface and be emptied, for it is through this release that you discover your true self."
According to Osho, in sadhana there is no place for repression—only catharsis. The divine is already within; layers of repressed anger, sex, greed, and sorrow cover it. Repression deepens the layers and sickens the psyche; expression onto others creates conflict. The right way is conscious release in meditation: neither bottle up nor throw out, but allow energies to surface and be emptied, unveiling the inner divine.
Don’t push feelings down or dump them on others; let them out safely in meditation so your natural goodness can shine.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents psychological buildup and stress-related illness.
- Protects relationships by releasing energy privately instead of on others.
- Clears inner blocks so meditation deepens and the innate divine is revealed.
- Protects relationships by releasing energy privately instead of on others.
- Clears inner blocks so meditation deepens and the innate divine is revealed.
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