Is fear the basis of the dark use of intelligence to suppress individuality and enlightenment?
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"Fear is not the root of our darkness; it is the unconscious desire for endarkenment that fuels the suppression of our individuality and the light of enlightenment. Only a conscious will-to-live can shatter this self-destructive pull."
According to Osho, fear is not the sole driver; beneath it lies an unconscious lust for “endarkenment” — the death-instinct that mirrors our longing for enlightenment. This self-destructive pull empowers religions and politicians to use intelligence darkly, suppressing individuality and freedom, and it surfaces collectively in our fascination with weapons and policies that prioritize death over life. Only conscious will-to-live dissolves it.
It’s not just fear—there’s also a hidden wish to switch off our inner light, so we must choose life and awareness on purpose.
Why this matters practically
- Recognize the inner death-pull (apathy, cynicism) and name it, reducing its power.
- Strengthen the will-to-live through awareness, meditation, and life-affirming choices.
- Resist fear-based control: question dark authority and support freedom, creativity, and care.
- Strengthen the will-to-live through awareness, meditation, and life-affirming choices.
- Resist fear-based control: question dark authority and support freedom, creativity, and care.
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