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Should sadhana be reserved for those over forty?

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"Sadhana knows no age; it begins the moment awareness calls, for true understanding is born from direct experience, not borrowed beliefs."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, sadhana is not reserved for any age: religion has nothing to do with age. While many turn inward around forty-two as mortality becomes vivid, there is no fixed law. Each person’s readiness is unique; what matters is alertness and a thirst for direct knowing, not secondhand knowledge. Begin whenever awareness calls.
You don’t have to wait until forty—start your practice whenever your heart feels truly ready.
Why this matters practically
- Stop postponing growth; practice when inner urgency arises.
- Tailor sadhana to your life stage instead of following a rigid timetable.
- Seek lived awareness over collecting spiritual information.
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