According to Osho, even ‘foolish’ questions are valuable because they expose the questioner’s state of mind. He answers them not to supply information but to hold a mirror, use humor to puncture ego seriousness, and guide seekers beyond the chattering mind into silence. Meeting the absurd with compassion turns it into a device for awareness, presence, and joy.
Answering silly questions kindly helps people see their own silliness and relax into silence.