Is self-realization an indispensable necessity of human life?
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"Self-realization is not a necessity; it is a rare miracle that transforms the finite into the infinite, a grace that graces only a few."
According to Osho, self-realization is not an indispensable necessity; it is never compulsory. What is compulsory are worldly drives—lust, wealth, power, politics. Awakening is an unprecedented, rare miracle: bringing the infinite into the finite, the divine into the body. Because it is extraordinary, not inevitable, the awakened are honored; their happening is a grace, an 'un-happening' that occurs only once in a while.
No, you don’t have to awaken; it’s a rare gift, not a requirement—unlike chasing money and status.
Why this matters practically
- Removes pressure and guilt; seek truth from love, not obligation.
- Redirects energy from ambition to sincere inner inquiry and humility.
- Encourages respect for rare awakened beings and openness to grace.
- Redirects energy from ambition to sincere inner inquiry and humility.
- Encourages respect for rare awakened beings and openness to grace.
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