What are the types of initiation and their significance?
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"True initiation is not a transaction but a divine acceptance, where the presence of a guru-witness marks the beginning of genuine inner transformation."
According to Osho, there are two initiations: the “right” initiation that happens from the divine in the presence of a guru-witness after meditation and ripeness, marking divine acceptance and inner transformation; and the “false” initiation, a mere guru–disciple transaction (names, robes, rituals) without the third—divine—factor, which breeds illusion and blocks real awakening. The true guru simply witnesses and can confirm the event.
Real initiation is when the divine says “yes” inside you after you’re ready; fake initiation is just someone giving you a title or robe.
Why this matters practically
- Prioritize meditation and inner readiness over ceremonies or quick deekshas.
- Relate to the guru as a witnessing guide, not the giver of grace.
- Test by transformation: if nothing shifts within, don’t cling to the label.
- Relate to the guru as a witnessing guide, not the giver of grace.
- Test by transformation: if nothing shifts within, don’t cling to the label.
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