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What is the relationship between belief and knowledge?

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"Belief is a crutch for the ignorant; true knowledge transcends both belief and disbelief, revealing the essence of existence."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, belief is only a crutch before direct knowing; once knowing dawns, both belief and disbelief become irrelevant. Belief is a decision made in ignorance; knowledge needs no decision. Clinging to either belief or skepticism blocks the event of knowing. Spiritual work aims to move from borrowed beliefs to lived, experiential truth.
Belief is for when you don’t know; once you truly know, you don’t need to believe or disbelieve.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages seeking direct experience (meditation, awareness) instead of inheriting dogmas.
- Reduces rigidity and conflict by favoring open inquiry over fixed positions.
- Helps you question beliefs that block deeper understanding and transformation.
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