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Why does nature cause suffering through events like floods and fires?

Nature's forces are neither good nor evil; they are simply the dance of existence, where every joy is intertwined with sorrow, and true wisdom lies in embracing the whole.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, nature is not doing evil; its forces are neutral causes that yield both harvests and havoc. The river that floods also feeds the fields; the fire that burns also warms and cooks. Our suffering springs from self-centered labeling—wanting the benefit without the cost. Wisdom accepts the whole: birth with death, union with separation, dropping blame and meeting reality without resistance.
Nature isn’t mean or kind; the same rain that grows our food can flood, and we suffer mainly because we only want the good side.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces blame and bitterness, bringing calm during crises.
- Builds resilience by expecting both gain and loss.
- Encourages practical preparedness while accepting impermanence.
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