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Can an enlightened person be wrong?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"Enlightenment is not just about seeing the truth from the summit; it is about descending with compassion to make that truth usable for those still in the valley."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, an enlightened person can never be wrong: their vision from the highest peak is inherently true. Yet truth alone may be useless if it ignores the seeker’s starting point. Enlightenment grants the freedom either to speak from the summit or to descend and translate for those in the valley. Wisdom includes compassion—making truth usable, not merely correct.
No—they see truly, but if they don’t speak to your level, their truth won’t help you.
Why this matters practically
- Choose guides who meet you where you are.
- Practice speaking truth with empathy and timing.
- Value usefulness over being merely “right.”
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