Can repeating a mantra given by a saint lead to liberation or greater spiritual growth?
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outcome
"Liberation is not an achievement but an unveiling of what you already are; when you drop the grasping and rest in suchness, freedom reveals itself."
According to Osho, repeating a mantra from a saint cannot produce liberation if it is pursued as something to get. Liberation is not an achievement but an unveiling of what you already are, realized instantly when greed and the inner race stop. Mantras, austerities, and techniques become spiritual shopping; drop the grasping and rest in suchness; then freedom reveals itself.
Chanting won’t free you if you’re chasing a reward; stop grasping and relax now, and your built-in freedom shows up.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents turning spirituality into another ego-driven goal.
- Encourages present-moment acceptance and inner rest.
- Saves energy wasted on harsh, futile practices.
- Encourages present-moment acceptance and inner rest.
- Saves energy wasted on harsh, futile practices.
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