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Was Krishna a devotee, and if so, whose devotee was he?

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"Devotion is not about allegiance to an external deity; it is an inner attitude that transforms the seeker into the divine they seek."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, Krishna was indeed a devotee—but not of any particular external deity. Devotion is an inner attitude, not allegiance to someone. Through such devotion, the world appears divine, and the seeker who begins as a devotee is fulfilled as God. Thus Krishna embodies both: devotion that reveals God everywhere and the realization of that divinity within.
Krishna wasn’t devoted to a separate god; his loving devotion made the whole world—and himself—shine as God.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts your focus from worshipping objects to nurturing a devotional heart.
- Helps you perceive the sacred in everyday life, easing doubt and despair.
- Grounds the path: start as a humble devotee to dissolve ego and realize your inner divinity.
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