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How can the teachings of others be considered impure if nothing is impure?

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Drop the chains of moralism and meet life as pure energy; only then will innocence and authentic purity reveal themselves effortlessly.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, nothing is inherently pure or impure; what tantra calls “impure” are teachings that impose such divisions. The only real impurity is a mind crowded with concepts that breed calculation and cunning. Drop rule-bound moralism and meet life as energy with alert awareness; then innocence and authentic purity arise by themselves, without effort.
Because nothing is good or bad by itself, the only real “bad” is the idea that splits life into good/bad—let go of those ideas and stay alert, and natural innocence appears.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces guilt and judgment, easing inner conflict.
- Encourages mindful, alert living instead of rigid moralism.
- Opens ordinary experiences (work, love, sex) to transformation through awareness.
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