Was the inspiration that arose within Meher Baba from the Divine?
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"True divine inspiration is selfless, risking the self for the greater good, while any impulse rooted in ego seeks only self-preservation."
According to Osho, Meher Baba’s 'inspiration' was not from the Divine; it was an egoic impulse for self-preservation. A God-given guidance would risk the self to protect others and the greater good—stopping the plane, warning about danger. Osho’s criterion: divine inspiration is selfless, serving all, even at personal loss; self-interested impulses, however refined, are fundamentally wrong.
No—he was saving himself, while real guidance from God makes you protect everyone, even if you might get hurt.
Why this matters practically
- Test inspirations by asking: does this serve everyone, even at my expense?
- Choose actions that protect the common good over personal comfort.
- Practice courage and selflessness when making hard decisions.
- Choose actions that protect the common good over personal comfort.
- Practice courage and selflessness when making hard decisions.
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