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Osho Quotes on Mythology

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When love's touch arrives, even the stone-like and crooked can awaken and blossom, for fulfillment ripens in its own time.

Context: What is the spiritual significance of the stories of Ahilya and Kubja? Read Original Discourse →

Hindu gods like Shiva and Uma are not historical figures but powerful symbols of our inner realities, guiding us to integrate our divided selves into wholeness.

Context: Do Hindu mythological gods like Shiva, Uma, and Indra have real existence or are they just symbols? Read Original Discourse →

Myths arise around enlightened beings not to recount history, but to convey the timeless essence of their truth, transforming the ineffable into relatable narratives that inspire the heart.

Context: Why do Puranic and mythic tales gather around enlightened ones? Read Original Discourse →

Ancient gods reflect our original innocence, inviting us to reclaim the wholeness of existence beyond the divisions of reason. In mythology, we find the path back to a mature, undivided living that transcends guilt and sin.

Context: What is the significance of ancient gods in mythology? Read Original Discourse →

Spiritual maturity lies in embracing life with laughter and awareness, allowing reverence without the chains of fanaticism.

Context: Did it shock you to see Sita Maiyya smoking a cigarette? Read Original Discourse →

When we clutch poetry as literal fact, we miss the profound spiritual significance woven into the stories of enlightened beings.

Context: Why is it mentioned that Mahavira conversed with Indra? Read Original Discourse →