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What does greed for money mean?

Greed for money is the futile attempt to fill inner emptiness with outer possessions; true contentment arises only when we turn inward, allowing money to be a tool, not a substitute for the heart.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, greed for money is simply the urge to stuff inner emptiness with purchasable things. Money can fill the outer life but never the heart; chasing it trades pieces of the soul for possessions and still leaves you a beggar within. Neither hoarding nor renouncing helps. Only turning inward—through meditation, prayer, and awareness—flowers real contentment while letting money remain a tool, not a substitute.
Greed for money means you feel a hole inside and try to fill it with things, but only inner peace from meditation or prayer can truly fill it.
Why this matters practically
- Recognize money’s limits and stop expecting it to cure inner loneliness.
- Prioritize meditation/prayer to heal emptiness instead of compulsive buying or renouncing.
- Use wealth responsibly as a tool, and let the contrast it reveals prompt self-inquiry.
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