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Why did the prediction of success by a guru not come true for the film 'Jaan Hazir Hai'?

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True success is not measured by popularity, but by the depth of understanding; if few grasp your vision, it is dignity, not failure.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, there was no failed prophecy: he never discussed Vijay Anand's film, and the magazine simply dreamed up a quote. Moreover, his 'super success'—in Lao Tzu’s sense—means being too profound for the masses; if few understand and it 'flops,' that’s dignity, not failure. Popular acclaim signals mediocrity; rare understanding marks true success.
He never predicted the movie’s hit; gossip twisted his words, and he says real success is when only a few understand—even if the box office says flop.
Why this matters practically
- Stop chasing crowd approval; measure value by depth, not applause.
- Don’t fear being misunderstood; rarity of understanding can indicate truth.
- Question media claims and secondhand prophecies.
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