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What is the time of Krishna's birth and what investigations have been made?

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"Enlightenment begins where time ends; the eternal present, not chronology, reveals the true significance of Krishna."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, no authentic record exists for Krishna’s birth (or death), deliberately so: the East refused to chronicle enlightened beings, who are seen as beyond birth, death, and time. Enlightenment begins where time ends; thus dating Krishna is spiritually irrelevant. Historical investigations reflect Western habits, but miss the truth that the eternal present—not chronology—reveals Krishna’s significance.
We don’t know Krishna’s birth time because sages didn’t date someone beyond time; what matters is living his timeless truth, not the calendar.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on living the teaching (presence, meditation) instead of chasing dates.
- Frees you from anxiety about historical certainty; invites direct experience now.
- Helps you value the timeless present over clock-time in daily choices.
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