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Can one take sannyas without permission from the family?

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"Sannyas is an inner Yes, a courageous leap from your own heart; love honors freedom and your soul's call should never be chained to others' commands."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, sannyas needs no family’s permission—it is an inner Yes and a courageous leap from your own heart. Do not postpone or seek approval; love honors freedom. True sannyas doesn’t mean escaping home or duties; it means remembering and surrendering to the Divine wherever you are. Act now from your being; families eventually adjust, but your soul’s call should not be chained to others’ commands.
You don’t need your family’s OK to take sannyas—follow your heart, stay loving at home, and begin now.
Why this matters practically
- Empowers you to make authentic, heart-led choices instead of living by others’ expectations.
- Lets you deepen spirituality without abandoning family or responsibilities.
- Prevents procrastination: act before fear and social pressure derail your inner calling.
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