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What should I do if my parents are unhappy that I have become a sannyasin?

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"Dissolve the inner parents that bind you with guilt and conditioning, and let your sannyas blossom in the freedom of your own truth."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, don't fight your outer parents; dissolve the 'inner parents'—the beliefs, guilt, and conditioning their voices left within you. Jesus’ 'hate' and Buddha’s 'kill' mean: sever inner domination so your sannyas can flower. Parents resist the new; their anger is ego and ideology. Remain loving outwardly, but uncompromisingly free inwardly—follow your truth without guilt.
Be kind to your parents, but stop letting their voice inside you make your choices—walk your own path firmly.
Why this matters practically
- Releases guilt so you can practice sincerely.
- Builds inner autonomy while keeping outer relationships peaceful.
- Clarifies choices when family pressures clash with your growth.
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