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Is India a religious country?

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"When a nation becomes too focused on the other-worldly, it inevitably neglects the richness of this world, leading to its own decline."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, India is indeed religious—but this religiosity emerged when India was wealthy, especially in Buddha’s time; today it survives as a cultural hangover. Prosperity gave space to seek the ultimate mystery, yet once a nation turns other-worldly it devalues this-worldly aims, and material richness naturally declines.
Yes—India got spiritual when it was rich, and that habit stayed; focusing on the next world makes people care less about building wealth here.
Why this matters practically
- Shows how prosperity can open doors to inner search, but one-sided spirituality can sap worldly drive.
- Encourages balancing meditation with responsible work, economy, and social contribution.
- Helps avoid living off a past “holy” image and invites fresh, grounded inquiry now.
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