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How do you choose the names of people being initiated into sannyas just by taking one look at them?

Synthesized from Source practice

"A name is not just a label; it is a seed-mantra, a medicine that reveals what is missing in you and guides you towards your true essence."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, he chooses sannyas names by simply seeing what is missing in a person—faith, bliss, etc.—and then giving a name that prescribes those qualities. The name isn’t a label but a medicine, a seed-mantra that uplifts, guides, and serves as a benchmark; he later checks if the name’s meaning has become their lived reality.
He looks at you, sees what you need, and gives you a name that reminds and helps you grow that quality.
Why this matters practically
- Use words or names as intentional reminders of the qualities you want to cultivate.
- Let a meaningful name or mantra shift your mood and direction in the moment.
- Track inner progress by checking if your life reflects the name’s meaning.
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