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Is there any justification in Indra appointing a deity to watch over Mahavira despite being told to fight his own battle with karma?

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The battle with karma is a solitary journey; true freedom arises when you decline all support, for in seeking company, you betray your quest for inner liberation.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, the battle with karma is utterly solitary; no ally, human or divine, can truly assist. Indra's 'appointment' of a guardian is a mythic symbol: when one stands alone, even gods long to help. Yet the authentic seeker must decline every support, because accepting exposes a hidden craving for company and derails inner freedom.
Even if a god offers help, it only shows that support appears when you truly stand alone—still, you must not take it, because this journey has to be done by yourself.
Why this matters practically
- Builds courage and self-reliance instead of dependency.
- Reduces reliance on gurus, partners, or validation, clarifying your own choices.
- Keeps focus on inner discipline and responsibility, avoiding detours from well-meaning help.
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