Ask Osho!

What is the significance of not taking or giving support?

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"The inner journey is a solitary path; true support is only a reminder to drop all crutches and discover your own truth."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, ‘do not take support’ means the inner journey is absolutely solitary; any reliance misleads. Yet a teacher may ‘give support’ only as a de-supporting pointer—news that no method, technique, or teacher can take you within. Such guidance must self-destruct: use it to drop every crutch, including the guidance itself, and verify through your own inquiry.
You must go inside alone; a teacher can only remind you to drop every crutch—including their words—and see for yourself.
Why this matters practically
- Builds inner self-reliance and clarity through direct experience.
- Prevents dependence on gurus, methods, and spiritual gimmicks.
- Keeps practice honest: use pointers briefly, then let them go.
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