Ask Osho!

Can samadhi be obtained through another person if kundalini unfolds toward the sahasrar only by shaktipat?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"Samadhi cannot be given by another; it is the blossoming of your own inner readiness, catalyzed by the touch of a master."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, samadhi cannot be conferred by another; shaktipat is only a catalytic push that works when the seeker is ripe. The master’s power and the disciple’s readiness meet to shorten the time to sahasrar; without ripeness nothing happens, and with ripeness it would happen anyway—now or later. Ultimately, awakening flowers from within; time’s span is incidental.
A guru can't give you enlightenment; if you're ready, their touch just helps it happen sooner.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on inner preparation and practice; don’t depend on external transmissions.
- Seek guidance as a catalyst, not a crutch; choose teachers who awaken your own effort.
- Be patient; trust timing and avoid anxiety about instant results.
AI Confidence Score: 90% Read Original Discourse →

Related Questions on Kundalini

Why is the serpent chosen as a symbol of Kundalini?
What does it mean when it is said that the Kundalini awakens and eats the flesh and drinks the blood?
How is intense breathing and the question 'Who am I?' related to the awakening of the Kundalini and its penetration into the chakras?
Is the sadhana or discipline of Kundalini psychic or spiritual?
Is Kundalini Sadhana positive or negative?
Why did Buddha not discuss Kundalini and the chakras it passes through?
Should the matter of Kundalini and the different chakras be treated as secret and not recorded?
What are the dangers of awakening the Kundalini and why should it be awakened?
What is the sadhana or discipline of Kundalini and how does it prepare the body?
What is the phenomenon of ascent and descent of Kundalini energy?
Explore all questions on Kundalini → Explore Osho quotes on Kundalini →