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What are the reasons for poverty in India?

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"To transcend poverty, we must honor this world as real, embracing science and technology while integrating material and spiritual growth. Only then can we create true wealth within and without."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, India’s poverty springs from a centuries-old, otherworldly philosophy preached by so‑called saints that brands this world as illusory, discouraging science and technology. Politicians reinforced it—he cites Gandhi’s anti‑scientific stance and glorification of poverty—so energy never built material foundations. The remedy is to honor this world as real, embrace science, and integrate material and spiritual growth to create wealth within and without.
We’re poor because we were taught this world doesn’t matter, so we ignored science and work; value this world, use technology, and grow inside and outside together.
Why this matters practically
- Drop beliefs that glorify poverty and affirm the reality of everyday life.
- Back science, education, and technology as allies of spirituality.
- Balance inner growth with practical action to improve livelihoods.
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