Ask Osho!

Why did Brahmins become both opponents and supporters of Lord Buddha?

Synthesized from Source definition

"True Brahminhood is not inherited; it is realized through self-knowledge, and those who awaken to this truth recognize the Buddha as the embodiment of Brahman, while the counterfeit cling to their ego and oppose his light."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, Brahmins split because true Brahminhood is realized, not inherited. The awakened, who knew Brahman through self-knowledge, recognized Buddha as the flowering of Brahman and bowed, becoming his close disciples. The counterfeit—Brahmins by birth clinging to ego and status—felt threatened by his challenge to lineage-based authority and therefore opposed him.
Real Brahmins who knew truth saw Buddha and followed him; fake Brahmins proud of birth felt threatened and fought him.
Why this matters practically
- Value lived wisdom over titles and heredity.
- Practice humility and self-inquiry instead of egoic pride.
- Honor truth wherever it appears, beyond identity or status.
AI Confidence Score: 95% Read Original Discourse →

Related Questions on Buddhism

Can a madman become a Buddha?
What is the significance of 'Dhamma' in Buddhism?
What is the experience of being a romantic scientist in relation to Buddhism?
Is it true that the Russian people are more receptive to Buddha due to their connection with Zorba?
Why was the religion of Buddha uprooted from India?
Did Buddha have a rational mind?
What is the golden rule in Gautam Buddha's philosophy?
Is Osho in the tradition of Gautam Buddha's disciple, Maha-Gossipa?
What is the psychology of the Buddhas?
Why do all the Buddhas say the same thing?
Explore all questions on Buddhism → Explore Osho quotes on Buddhism →