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Osho on Should we also take up the sword?

Should we also take up the sword?

Never take up the sword; respond with love and awareness, for it is compassion that transforms, not retaliation.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source practice
No—when someone hurts you, don’t hit back; be loving and calm so the fight ends.
Why this matters practically
- Stops cycles of revenge and escalation in families, workplaces, and society.
- Trains awareness, forgiveness, and courage, turning enemies into future friends.
- Frees you from fear by trusting truth’s indestructibility.
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