According to Osho, the Gita’s “Vishada-yoga” shows that despondency itself can be yoga: sorrow is bliss inverted, a stark contrast to our essence that awakens the longing to return. Arjuna’s despair marks the threshold of inner revolution. When recognized, despondency becomes purifying fire—burning impurities, remembering the path, and initiating the journey from potential to actual bliss.
Feeling deeply sad can be the first step to real spirituality because it tells you you’re not living your true best, and points you back to it.