What is the significance of law and order in society?
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"True civilization is not defined by law and order, but by compassion and justice that protect the vulnerable, arising from consciousness rather than exploitation."
According to Osho, ‘law and order’ built on exploitation are only a refined mask for barbarity. A society that exports its violence while calling itself cultured is hypocritical; true civilization is compassion, justice, and non-exploitation. Order has value only when it safeguards the vulnerable and arises from consciousness, not repression, plunder, or imperial power.
Rules matter only when they’re fair and kind; if they hide hurting others, they’re not truly good.
Why this matters practically
- Examine whether your sense of ‘order’ depends on others’ suffering.
- Support laws and choices that protect the weakest, not just appearances.
- Cultivate awareness so your peace isn’t built on someone else’s pain.
- Support laws and choices that protect the weakest, not just appearances.
- Cultivate awareness so your peace isn’t built on someone else’s pain.
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