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Why are people afraid of names like Tantra, Vanmarg, Aghorpanth, and Nathpanth, and can correct analysis and practice lead to a new understanding of them?

Fear of names like Tantra and Aghorpanth arises from their challenge to society's obsession with logic and control; through understanding and practice, we can unlock a profound joy and spirituality that transcends mere utility.

— Osho
According to Osho, people fear names like Tantra, Vanmarg, Aghorpanth, and Nathpanth because they signify the 'left-hand' way—poetry, feeling, ecstasy, purposeless celebration—which threatens society’s fixation on utility, logic, and control. All these names point to Tantra. With clear understanding and authentic practice, the taboo dissolves: they reveal balanced intelligence (right and left brain), inner joy, and a direct, experiential spirituality beyond social utility.

People fear these paths because they value joyful feeling over usefulness, but with right understanding and practice they simply teach you to enjoy life and know yourself.

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