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Do villagers possess simplicity?

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"Simplicity is not found in the village or the city, but in the depth of your inner transformation; without conscious practice, all life remains complex."

According to Osho, villagers do not inherently possess simplicity; that's a romantic myth. Human minds are alike in city or village, past or present. Simplicity is not in geography, clothes, or era but in inner transformation. Only sadhana—conscious practice—purifies and simplifies the mind; without it, 'village life' offers no spiritual advantage.
Living in a village doesn’t make you simple; only practicing awareness and inner work does.
Why this matters practically
- Stop idealizing places or times; focus on your own mind.
- Practice daily awareness/meditation to cultivate real simplicity.
- Make choices based on inner clarity, not lifestyle labels.
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