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What is the nature of a best friend?

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A true friend is not a rank but a quality of totality; in the presence of genuine friendship, each connection is met with whole-hearted sincerity, making every friend your best friend.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, a 'best friend' is not a rank but a quality of totality: if someone is truly your friend, they are your best—anything less isn't friendship. Friendship admits no hierarchy or comparison; each friend is met with whole-hearted presence, sincerity and uniqueness. Thus he has only best friends, making choice among them both unnecessary and impossible.
A real friend is always your “best” because friendship isn’t about comparing people—it’s giving each friend your whole heart.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you stop ranking people and cherish each bond fully.
- Fosters sincerity and equal respect in every friendship.
- Dissolves jealousy and competition in your social circle.
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