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Why are women sannyasins advised not to have babies?

Synthesized from Source definition

"Guidance is not a rule but a playful invitation to awareness; it is context that shapes our understanding, not rigid moralism."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, women sannyasins are advised not to have babies simply because only women can be told that—men don’t carry pregnancies. It’s a humorous, pragmatic remark pointing to biological reality and poking fun at rigid moralism, not a doctrinal ban. The point is to keep perspective: guidance is contextual, playful, and aimed at awareness rather than rule-making.
He jokes that he tells women not to have babies because only women can get pregnant; it’s not a strict rule.
Why this matters practically
- Hear the spirit behind advice, not just the literal words.
- Use awareness and personal context rather than rigid morality.
- Let humor loosen seriousness around spiritual choices.
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