According to Osho, character is not repression or self‑restraint; it is the fearless, conscious integrity to meet life as it is. A person who cannot even meet a woman’s gaze lacks character. True character arises from awareness, authenticity, and courage—naturalness without hypocrisy—responding intelligently and lovingly to situations rather than obeying borrowed rules.
Real character means being awake and brave, not scared or repressed—able to look life and people in the eyes with honesty.