Who is superior between Krishna's and Mahavira's perspectives on violence?
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"Neither Krishna nor Mahavira is superior; they both reveal the same truth: when the ‘I’ dissolves, nonviolence blooms, whether through action or surrender."
According to Osho, neither Krishna nor Mahavira is superior; comparison is ignorance. Both indicate the same truth from different angles: violence is rooted in the egoic sense of ‘I am the doer.’ Mahavira highlights intention; Krishna stresses surrender—becoming a hollow instrument of the Divine. When the ‘I’ dissolves, nonviolence flowers, whether one fights or renounces.
No one is better—both teach that the real harm is the ‘I’ that thinks it’s doing; drop that, and you won’t hurt anyone.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents sectarian superiority; centers practice on dissolving ego.
- Offers a clear compass: act from surrender and inner silence, not reactive intention.
- Turns daily work and conflicts into nonviolent service by dropping doership.
- Offers a clear compass: act from surrender and inner silence, not reactive intention.
- Turns daily work and conflicts into nonviolent service by dropping doership.
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