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Osho Quotes on Asceticism

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Asceticism is not a path to God but a pathology that glorifies self-torture; true religion celebrates life, love, and awareness, for only life-energy can blossom into truth.

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Asceticism is self-directed violence that masquerades as spirituality; true religion celebrates life, embracing joy rather than rejecting the body and senses.

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