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What does it mean to call oneself Bhagwan or God?

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"To call oneself Bhagwan is to awaken to the truth that we are all part of the divine reality; the choice lies not in being God or not, but in recognizing the divinity that already exists within us."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, calling oneself Bhagwan means recognizing that only one reality exists and it is divine; we are that. The choice isn’t to be God or not, but to acknowledge or ignore it. Naming life 'God' opens growth, meaning, and adventure; naming it 'matter' closes us. He claims Godhood to provoke courage in others to recognize their own innate divinity and relatedness.
It means realizing everything, including you and me, is the same divine stuff, and calling it 'God' helps us live open, growing lives.
Why this matters practically
- Transforms self-image from smallness and guilt to dignity and responsibility.
- Invites openness, creativity, and courageous exploration of life.
- Deepens connection with people and nature, replacing emptiness with reverence.
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