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What is the origin of morality in relation to religion?

Morality is not a divine command but a social convenience, a set of provisional rules to prevent chaos until our inner light awakens. True morality emerges spontaneously when awareness blossoms within us.

— Osho
According to Osho, morality originates as a social convenience, not a divine command—like traffic rules agreed upon to prevent chaos among people whose inner light is not yet lit. Religious precepts by sages are pragmatic safeguards to avoid needless conflict and conserve energy. Real morality is born later, spontaneously, when awareness ripens within; until then, outer rules are provisional.

Morals are like traffic rules we use until we grow wise inside and naturally act with care.

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