According to Osho, traditions that glorify mendicancy and non-householder status do so mainly for psychological and historical reasons: Jain and Buddhist models popularized visible renunciation, which impresses the indulgent masses because outer sacrifices are measurable, unlike inner awakening. Thus, social admiration for stark contrasts—not core Hindu or Judaic teaching—elevated beggary and celibacy as spiritual credentials.
People admire big, obvious sacrifices, so monks look holy, even though real wisdom can also live in a normal family life.