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Is reading good literature considered right nourishment?

Good literature nourishes the soul only when it fosters humility and silence, for without awareness, even the sacred becomes mere mental clutter.

— Osho
According to Osho, 'good literature' is right nourishment only if your reading does not inflate the ego and supports inner silence. Without awakened awareness, all stories—even scriptures—are mere mental clutter, at best a 'necessary evil.' Better to keep the mind empty so real knowing can descend; read only in a way that cultivates humility, clarity, and discernment.

If reading makes you proud, it’s bad food; if it leaves you humble and quiet inside, it’s okay—otherwise keep your mind open and empty so truth can come.

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