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Why does Osho both create and dismantle images of spiritual figures like Buddha, Mahavira, and Krishna?

I create images of spiritual figures to ignite your own inner light, and I dismantle them to free you from idolatry and guide you back to your own Buddhahood.

— Osho
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He praises saints to inspire you, then knocks them off the pedestal so you stop worshiping them and start finding the same light in yourself.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents blind worship and cultural ego; keeps the path about your transformation.
- Shifts focus from past authorities to present, personal practice and responsibility.
- Encourages direct inner experience over secondhand beliefs.
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