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Can someone who has experienced spiritual growth fall back due to external influences?

Once you have risen even an inch in your being, no external influence can pull you back; you may pause, but true spiritual growth is irreversible. Focus not on the fear of regression, but on the journey forward and the company that nurtures your ascent.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, genuine spiritual growth is irreversible: once you rise even an inch in being, you cannot be pulled back. External influences may obstruct you or keep you stuck at your present level, but they cannot undo the inner change. Progress continues or pauses; only stopping functions as 'going back.' Therefore, fear of regression is unfounded—attention should be on moving on and choosing company that doesn't stall you.
Once you truly grow inside, you can’t forget it; people may slow you, but they can’t push you backward.
Why this matters practically
- Removes fear of losing progress and supports steady practice.
- Guides you to choose company and environments that don’t stall growth.
- Reframes setbacks as pauses, not collapse, sustaining motivation.
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