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What is the significance of human responsibility in the cosmos?

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"In the absence of God, the weight of existence rests solely on the "I," transforming every action into a profound responsibility that ultimately leads to liberation in the void."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, human responsibility becomes absolute on Mahavira’s path: when there is no “You” (no God), only “I” remains—so all deeds, fruits, and consequences are mine. This radical ownership ripens into freedom and clarity until, at maturity, even the solitary “I” dissolves into the void. Meera’s opposite path surrenders “I” to “You”; both reach the same emptiness—don’t mix them.
If you stop leaning on someone else (even God) and take full charge of your actions, you grow free—and eventually even the sense of “me” fades away.
Why this matters practically
- Ends blame and dependency: you hold full accountability for choices.
- Guides practice: pick surrender or responsibility and avoid mixing paths.
- Strengthens ethics and freedom: actions and consequences are entirely yours.
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