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How does sadhana contribute to the welfare of others?

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"Your own inner elevation through sadhana is the highest service to others; when you rise, your silent rays uplift those around you without effort or coercion."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the highest service to others is your own inner elevation through sadhana. When your 'height' matures, its silent rays naturally uplift those around you; no reforming or molding is needed. Attempts to 'do good' often mask ego and violence. Cultivate being yourself; your awakened presence becomes a non-coercive blessing for the whole.
If you light your own lamp, people nearby can see better too—without you pushing them.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on practice instead of fixing others to avoid unintended harm.
- Your clarity and compassion inspire change naturally, without force.
- It keeps ego in check by making you responsible for your own growth.
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