According to Osho, responsibility means response-ability: acting from awareness rather than reacting to others’ provocations. It is the freedom to choose a conscious action that is yours—not a button pushed by society, priests, politicians, or insults. When you are responsible, nobody manipulates you; you don’t react, you respond. Such awareness turns slavery into mastery and preserves inner peace.
Being responsible means you pause, stay aware, and choose your own action instead of letting others push your buttons.