Why does a truly religious person suffer while sinners seem to enjoy themselves?
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"A truly religious person cannot suffer, for sorrow is the shadow of falseness; joy arises not from sin, but from the virtues of courage and simplicity within."
According to Osho, a truly religious person cannot suffer; sorrow is the shadow of falseness. If a ‘religious’ person suffers, he harbors hidden sin—fear, calculation, ego. And if a ‘sinner’ seems happy, you’re misreading: joy arises from virtues like courage, simplicity, or rebelliousness within him, not from sin. Religion and sin are inner states, not mere acts.
If someone called ‘good’ is miserable, they’re not truthful inside; if a ‘bad’ person is happy, it’s from brave, simple qualities—not from being bad.
Why this matters practically
- Examine motives: act from truth, not fear or reward.
- Cultivate courage and simplicity; these foster authentic joy.
- Look beyond labels; sense inner quality rather than appearances.
- Cultivate courage and simplicity; these foster authentic joy.
- Look beyond labels; sense inner quality rather than appearances.
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