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Why does the demonic endowment seem to flourish more than the divine endowment in the world?

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True success is not in the wealth we accumulate but in the peace we cultivate; redefine your values, and the divine endowment will shine brighter than any illusion of prosperity.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, the demonic seems to flourish only because we crave what it parades—wealth, status, 'bread of gold'—and mistake outer show for success. Our desire mirrors the thief’s mind, so we call his inner starvation prosperity. With a saintly heart, you’d perceive his torment and the true success of peace. Redefine success, and the divine endowment is seen as victorious.
We think badness wins because we want its shiny prizes, but inside it’s empty while real goodness is quiet peace.
Why this matters practically
- Shift your definition of success from display to inner peace and integrity.
- Train attention to see hidden suffering behind flashy gains, reducing envy and resentment.
- Choose values-led actions to avoid inner poverty despite outer achievements.
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