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What does Krishna mean when he says, 'I will come into being for the protection of the righteous and for the destruction of the wicked'?

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Krishna's promise is not about killing the wicked but about awakening the sage within, transforming unrighteousness into righteousness, for true protection lies in the realization that a sage sees no enemies.

— Osho
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Krishna doesn’t come to kill bad guys or guard good guys; he helps badness turn good and reveals fake goodness so real goodness can shine.
Why this matters practically
- Shift from punishment to transformation—in yourself and in how you relate to others.
- Drop victimhood: cultivate inner fearlessness that needs no external protection.
- Measure righteousness by inner integrity, not labels, roles, or robes.
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