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Is it proper to confer the title 'God' on someone?

Synthesized from Source definition

"To call someone 'God' is only meaningful when it reflects the truth of our shared divinity; true sainthood reveals that we are all one, not that one is above all."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, conferring the title "God" is proper only when it expresses egoless oneness: "I am God because all are God; there is nothing but God." The falsehood is exclusivity: "Only I am God." True sainthood shatters our molds; it points to universal divinity, not personal superiority, privilege, or obedience-demanding authority.
It’s okay to call someone "God" only if you mean everyone and everything is God, not that one person is special.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you spot ego and avoid blind guru-worship or authoritarian abuse.
- Reminds you to honor the same divinity in yourself and others, growing humility and compassion.
- Loosens rigid ideas of saints so you value truth over rule-keeping and appearances.
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