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If a teacher is not enlightened, does it affect the student?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"A teacher's enlightenment matters only if the student seeks validation; true connection transcends labels and dissolves the ego."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, whether a teacher is unenlightened affects the student only according to the student's motive. If you relate in love and presence, labels do not matter; the real work is ego dissolution; no one can be enlightened, nirvana is no-self. But if you seek out of greed for status or guarantees, doubt will collapse the relationship.
If you learn with love, the teacher’s title doesn’t matter; if you chase promises, doubt stops your learning.
Why this matters practically
- Choose guidance for presence and honesty, not claims of enlightenment.
- Check your motive; drop greed and cultivate love and awareness.
- Focus on dissolving your own ego rather than judging others' status.
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