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What is the purpose of praying for others' souls?

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"Praying for others’ souls transforms your own, dissolving envy and nurturing the joy of their happiness; it is an inner revolution that liberates you from suffering and hypocrisy."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, praying for others’ souls doesn’t transmit peace to them; it refines and pacifies your own soul. What you wish for others shapes your inner climate and destiny. Praying for their peace dissolves envy, ends the impulse to harm, and nurtures the rare capacity to rejoice in others’ joy—an inner revolution that gradually frees you from suffering and hypocrisy.
Praying for someone else doesn’t send them peace; it cleans your heart so you stop wishing them pain and start feeling happy for their happiness.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts your mind from envy and comparison to compassion and goodwill.
- Reduces harmful actions and words, making relationships calmer.
- Builds lasting inner peace by aligning your wishes with others’ well-being.
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