How is Krishna interpreted within Martin Buber’s theistic existentialism?

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According to Osho, Martin Buber remains irreducibly dualistic: his I–Thou relation deepens intimacy but never dissolves the two. Therefore, within Buber’s theistic existentialism, Krishna cannot be accepted as a nondual avatar or the Self; at most, he becomes the supreme 'Thou'—the divine Other to whom the 'I' relates—because Buber’s Jewish roots resist any proclamation of oneness with God.

Buber would see Krishna only as a separate God you relate to, not as your own deepest Self.

Why this matters practically

- Clarifies whether your path is devotional relationship (I–Thou) or nondual oneness (I am That).
- Explains why some traditions accept avatars as God while others keep an eternal gap.
- Helps align your practice toward intimacy with the Divine Other or dissolution into unity.

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How is Krishna interpreted within Martin Buber’s theistic existentialism?

Why this matters practically

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