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What is the reason for the difference in teachings between Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Osho regarding renunciation and worldly living?

The essence of liberation remains the same, whether through renunciation or acceptance; it is the approach that varies, guiding different souls toward the same truth.

— Osho
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They aim for the same freedom: one says “avoid the fire,” the other says “learn to cook with it safely.”
Why this matters practically
- Choose a path—renunciation or transformation—that fits your temperament.
- Engage life’s energies (sex, anger, wealth) consciously to transmute them into compassion, love, and generosity.
- Reduces confusion by seeing diverse teachings as complementary routes to the same goal.
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