According to Osho, Mahavira’s ‘asharan’ (seek no refuge) and his accepting disciples only seem contradictory. The awakened appear paradoxical because they mirror life. ‘No refuge’ warns against clinging; discipleship means learning directions from one who sees farther, then walking yourself. A master can point the way like to a river, but no one can walk for you.
A teacher can show you the path, but you must do the walking—don’t cling to the teacher and stop.