"Come, Follow to You, Vol 1" is a transformative discourse series by Osho that delves into the profound spiritual journey of self-discovery and inner fulfillment. At its core, this series explores the essence of individuality and the quest for self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond societal constructs and collective consciousness to uncover one's true nature. Osho invites listeners to embark on an inward journey, urging them to forsake reliance on external authorities and, instead, cultivate a deep sense of trust in their own intuition and personal experience. Through his distinctive blend of humor, wisdom, and insight, Osho challenges the conventional paradigms of religion and spirituality, proposing a path that is self-directed and anchored in personal freedom. He encourages a reevaluation of conventional beliefs and fosters an environment of openness to existential spontaneity. By addressing the inner barriers that preclude spiritual growth, Osho offers transformative insights into liberating the self from unexamined habits and conditioning. This series is a profound call to individuate and live authentically—a journey not only toward self-realization but also toward living with increased harmony, creativity, and love.
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Chapter 1: And the Word was Made Flesh
Christ is a living bridge beyond Christianity: the Word made flesh as God's creativity and life, bringing grace and truth beyond law to transform you.
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Chapter 2: Gods in Exile
Neither predecessor nor successor prepares the way; be both John the Baptist and Christ in one, drop ego and parental conditioning to live joyfully.
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Chapter 3: And, Lo, The heavens Opened
World is maya; repent means return to your source—empty-handed you came and go. John’s water readies you, Jesus’ fire lifts to union; Holy Ghost balances.
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Chapter 4: Mirroring Christ
Christ is a transforming presence, not organized Christianity; seek a living Master and die to the ego through surrender—experience scripture, don't interpret it.
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Chapter 5: And He Saith unto them: Follow me
Dethrone the separate self, embrace nothingness so God may be enthroned; return (teshuvah) and trust—once heard, the divine answer is immediate.
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Chapter 6: The luxury of God
Secrecy and interior privacy nourish the soul and allow true transmission; non-doing is the creative void. Public life strips being—balance darkness and light.
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Chapter 7: I am not come to call the righteous
Mercy, not sacrifice: Jesus calls the sick, not the righteous; surrender ego, trust the Master, die to self daily to be reborn. Awareness heals unconscious sin.
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Chapter 8: God: The ultimate synthesis
Use doubt for analysis and trust for the inner; remain aloof from both as methods, synthesize them — God is the ultimate synthesis, life is a verb.
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Chapter 9: Go thou and preach the kingdom of god
Like a lily doubling, possessions will suffocate life: spiritual urgency is required now; follow God by renouncing attachments, embracing inner death.
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Chapter 10: Moving towards Christhood
Infinite compassion moves us: drop ego, become receptive medium; act without choice, surrender 'Thy will be done' — then sudden Christhood occurs.