What is the objection to worshiping an idol if God is in everyone?
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"When you see God in everyone, the need for idol worship dissolves; true devotion is found in compassion and awareness, not in rituals."
According to Osho, idol worship is objectionable because clinging to a statue blinds us to the living presence of the divine in everyone; once God is seen in all, the very idea of separate worship collapses. Real devotion is compassion and awareness—like quenching a thirsty donkey—not carting ritual water. See life as sacred first; then even the stone is included, without attachment.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts focus from ritual to compassionate action in daily encounters.
- Trains you to recognize the sacred in people, animals, and ordinary moments.
- Prevents mindless tradition from replacing presence, clarity, and love.
- Trains you to recognize the sacred in people, animals, and ordinary moments.
- Prevents mindless tradition from replacing presence, clarity, and love.
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