Ask Osho!
Osho on What happens when prayers are not answered?

What happens when prayers are not answered?

Unanswered prayers are not prayers; they are demands weighed down by desire. True prayer is a silent gratitude that rises like wings, inviting grace to respond with joy and blessing.

— Osho
According to Osho, 'unanswered prayers' are simply not prayers at all—they are demands. Desire-laden requests are heavy, fall back to earth, and never reach the divine, leaving you frustrated and doubting. Real prayer is wordless gratitude: bowing in silence, singing, tears, dancing. Then prayer has wings, rises, and grace responds as light, joy, and benediction—no bargaining, just blessing.

If you ask God for things, it isn’t real prayer; say thank you with your whole heart, and you’ll feel blessed and peaceful inside.

Keep Exploring

Related Questions on Prayer